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 walking in his integrity, Than the perverse [in] his lips, who [is] a fool.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Also, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of 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 have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words — they are not!
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory [is] to pass over transgression.
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] a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
A calamity to his father [is] a foolish son, 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] the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah [is] an understanding wife.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
Whoso is lending [to] Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to 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 to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
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 is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
Many [are] the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor 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 [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A worthless witness scorneth 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 have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
