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 who walks in his integrity than he who 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.
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
3 The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6 Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth gifts.
Many will seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who 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 relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8 He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who 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. He who utters lies shall perish.
10 Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Delicate living is not appropriate 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 makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
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 like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like 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. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but from the Lord [cometh] an intelligent wife.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but 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. The 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 who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in 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 who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
18 Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
19 A man of great fury must suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him, thou must still do it again.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Listen to 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 plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.
22 The longing of a man is [to exercise] his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. 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 leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24 When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he 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.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
