Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.
Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and 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.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.
3 The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.
4 Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
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 speaks lies 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 will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.
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.
All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
8 He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding 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 he that speaks lies shall perish.
10 Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 It is intelligence in man to be slow in his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs is his favor.
The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass.
13 A calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but from the Lord [cometh] an intelligent wife.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slothfulness casteth [man] into a deep sleep; and an indolent soul will suffer hunger.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer 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 die.
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 that which he has given will he pay him again.
18 Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
19 A man of great fury must suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him, thou must still do it again.
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in 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 devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 The longing of a man is [to exercise] his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a 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 tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.
A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
