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 who walketh in his integrity, Than he who is of false lips and a fool.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Moreover, that the soul be without knowledge is not good, And he that hasteth with is feet stumbleth.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The folly of man destroyeth his way, And then his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbor.
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 are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who 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.
All the brethren of the poor man hate him; How much more do his friends go far from him! He runneth after their words, —they are gone!
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that getteth wisdom loveth himself; 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 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.
Luxury is not seemly for a fool; Much less should a servant have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
A man of understanding is slow to anger; Yea, it is his glory to pass over an offence.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like 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 a calamity to 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.
Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, And the idle person 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 life; But he that neglecteth 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 who hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay 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 will suffer punishment; For if thou deliver him, yet must thou do it again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall 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 better is a poor man 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 tendeth to 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.
The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A worthless witness scoffeth at justice, 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.
Punishments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
