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 that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Also in the want of knowledge in the soul there is nothing good; and he that hasteneth with his feet misseth the right path.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished, 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 will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth 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.
All the brothers of the poor hate him: how much more do his friends go far away from him! he pursueth [their] promises; but these are [all] that he hath.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished, 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.
Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: 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.
It is intelligence in man to be slow in his 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.
Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs is his favor.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
A calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.
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 from the Lord [cometh] an intelligent wife.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Slothfulness casteth [man] into a deep sleep; and an indolent soul will suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He that observeth the commandment guardeth his own soul: but he that disregardeth [directing] his ways [aright] 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 lendeth unto the Lord that is liberal to the poor, and his good deed will he repay unto him.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
A man of great fury must suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him, thou must still do it again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order 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.
There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord alone will stand firm.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The longing of a man is [to exercise] 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 the Lord leadeth unto life: and he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.
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 become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
