Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor man who walketh in his integrity, Than he who is of false lips and a fool.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 Moreover, that the soul be without knowledge is not good, And he that hasteth with is feet stumbleth.
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
3 The folly of man destroyeth his way, And then his heart fretteth against the LORD.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbor.
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6 Many are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who giveth gifts.
Many will seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7 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!
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 wisdom loveth himself; He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
10 Luxury is not seemly for a fool; Much less should a servant have rule over princes.
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 A man of understanding is slow to anger; Yea, it is his glory to pass over an offence.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 The wrath of a king is like the roaring of a lion; But his favor, like dew upon the grass.
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is a calamity to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
14 Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from the LORD.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, And the idle person shall suffer hunger.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his life; But he that neglecteth his ways shall die.
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17 He who hath pity on the poor lendeth to the LORD, And that which he giveth will he repay him.
He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.
18 Chasten thy son because there is hope, But let not thy soul desire to slay him.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
19 A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if thou deliver him, yet must thou do it again.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21 Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.
There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.
22 The charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man 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 tendeth to 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 The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 The son that causeth shame and disgrace doeth violence to his father, And chaseth away his mother.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to listen to the instruction That causeth thee to wander from the words of knowledge!
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A worthless witness scoffeth at justice, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Punishments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
