Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.
2 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 folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
4 Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
5 A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth gifts.
Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
7 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.
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.
8 He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10 Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
11 It is intelligence in man to be slow in his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
12 Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs is his favor.
The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
13 A calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but from the Lord [cometh] an intelligent wife.
Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
15 Slothfulness casteth [man] into a deep sleep; and an indolent soul will suffer hunger.
Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
16 He that observeth the commandment guardeth his own soul: but he that disregardeth [directing] his ways [aright] shall die.
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
17 He lendeth unto the Lord that is liberal to the poor, and his good deed will he repay unto him.
He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
18 Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
19 A man of great fury must suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him, thou must still do it again.
A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
20 Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
21 There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord alone will stand firm.
[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
22 The longing of a man is [to exercise] his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
23 The fear of the Lord leadeth unto life: and he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
24 When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.
He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.
When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
26 He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.
29 Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
