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 he that 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 the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
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 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 favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to 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.
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth [them with] words, [but] they are gone.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that getteth wisdom 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 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.
Delicate living 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.
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 wrath 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 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 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: [but] 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 hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction.
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 bear the penalty: for if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet 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.
There are many devices in a man’s heart; but the counsel 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 desire of a man is [the measure of] 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 [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 sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as 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 learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that spoileth 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 instruction [only] to err from the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth 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 fools.
