Proverbs 19
Better is the poor man who walketh in his integrity, Than he who is of false lips and a fool.
Moreover, that the soul be without knowledge is not good, And he that hasteth with is feet stumbleth.
3 The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
The folly of man destroyeth his way, And then his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbor.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6 Many court the favor of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
Many are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who giveth gifts.
7 Every one who hates [his] poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
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 procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
He that getteth wisdom loveth himself; He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10 Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
Luxury is not seemly for a fool; Much less should a servant have rule over princes.
11 A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
A man of understanding is slow to anger; Yea, it is his glory to pass over an offence.
12 The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favor.
The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like dew upon the grass.
13 A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
A foolish son is a calamity to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, And the idle person shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth his ways shall die.
17 He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
He who hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
18 Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay him.
19 A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if thou deliver him, yet must thou do it again.
20 Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
21 [There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
The charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
24 He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.
25 When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26 He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.
27 A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!
28 He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgment.
A worthless witness scoffeth at justice, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
29 Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
Punishments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
