Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
Every one who hates [his] poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
A merciful man is long-suffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgment.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
