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 man who walketh in his integrity, Than he who is of false lips and 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.
Moreover, that the soul be without knowledge is not good, And he that hasteth with is feet stumbleth.
3 The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
The folly of man destroyeth his way, And then his heart fretteth against the LORD.
4 Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
Wealth maketh 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 speaketh 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 are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who giveth 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 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 getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
He that getteth wisdom loveth himself; He that keepeth 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 speaketh lies shall perish.
10 Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Luxury is not seemly for a fool; Much less should a servant 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.
A man of understanding is slow to anger; Yea, it is his glory to pass over an offence.
12 Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs 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 calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.
A foolish son is a calamity to 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.
Houses 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 casteth into a deep sleep, And the idle person 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 keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth 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 hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
18 Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay him.
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 will suffer punishment; For if thou deliver him, yet must thou 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 thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
21 There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord alone will stand firm.
Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose 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 charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man 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 tendeth to life, And he that hath 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.
The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even 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.
Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
26 He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!
28 An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
A worthless witness scoffeth at justice, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
29 Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Punishments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
