Proverbs 19
1 Better is a poor man, walking in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, and, he, a dullard.
2 Surely, for the soul to be, without knowledge, is not good, and, he that hasteth with his feet, strayeth.
3 The folly of a man, subverteth his way, and, against Yahweh, his heart is angry.
The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
4 Wealth, addeth many friends, but, the poor man, from his own friend, is parted.
Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
5 A false witness, shall not be held innocent, 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 favour of a noble, and, every one, is a friend to a man abounding in gifts.
Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
7 All the brethren of a poor man, hate him, how much more have, his friends, gone far from him, he may hunt up promises—there are none.
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 acquireth sense, loveth his own soul, he that guardeth understanding, shall find blessing.
He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
9 A false witness, shall not be held innocent, and, he that uttereth lies, shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10 Unseemly for a dullard, is delicate living, how much more for, a servant, to bear rule over princes.
Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
11 The discretion of a man, deferreth his anger, and, his adorning, is to pass over transgression.
A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
12 The growl as of a young lion, is the rage of a king, but, like dew upon the grass, is his good pleasure.
The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
13 Engulfing ruin to his father, is a son that is a dullard, —and, a continuous dripping, are the contentions 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 substance, are an inheritance from one’s fathers, but, from Yahweh, cometh a wife who is prudent.
Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
15 Sloth, falleth into a deep sleep, and, a soul that is indolent, shall famish.
Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
16 One who guardeth the commandment, guardeth his life, he that is reckless in his ways, shall die.
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
17 A lender to Yahweh, is one who sheweth favour to the poor, and, his good deed, He will pay him back.
He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
18 Correct thy son, because there is hope, yet, not so as to slay him, let thy passion be excited.
Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
19 A man in a rage, taketh away the penalty, —nevertheless, if thou let him go free, the more [stripes] must thou add.
A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
20 Hear counsel, receive correction, that thou mayest be wise in thine after-life.
Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
21 Many are the devices in a man’s heart, but, the counsel of Yahweh, that, shall stand.
[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
22 The charm of a man, is his lovingkindness, —and better a poor man, than one who deceiveth.
Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
23 The reverence of Yahweh, leadeth to life, satisfied then, let a man remain—let him not be visited by calamity.
The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
24 A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, even unto his own mouth, will he not bring it back.
He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth.
25 The scoffer, thou shalt smite, and, the simple, will beware, but correct a man of intelligence—he will understand teaching.
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 ruineth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son causing shame and reproach.
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 instruction that would cause thee to wander from the sayings of knowledge.
A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
28 An abandoned witness, scorneth justice, and, the mouth of lawless men, swalloweth iniquity.
He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.
29 Prepared for scoffers, are punishments, and stripes, for the back of dullards.
Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
