Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
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.
The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.
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 the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
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 unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish.
