Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies 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 a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
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.
All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, — they are not [to be found].
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
The king's displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as 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 calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
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 is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a 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 Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.
