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 man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips, and 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 he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The folly of a man supplanteth his seeps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.
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 speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth 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 brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor 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 learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as 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 a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an 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 own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, 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 hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away he shall add another thing.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
There are many thoughts 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.
A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying 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 abide in fulness without being visited with evil.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and 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.
The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.
