Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than one of perverse lips, who is a fool.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Also in the want of knowledge in the soul there is nothing good; and he that hasteneth with his feet misseth the right path.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his [only] friend.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth gifts.
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are gone.
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.
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
10 Delight is not proper for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Delicacy is not seemly for a fool: much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
It is intelligence in man to be slow in his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
Like the roaring of a young lion is the wrath of a king: as dew upon the herbs is his favor.
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
A calamity unto his father is a foolish son; and a continual dropping are the quarrels of a wife.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but from the Lord [cometh] an intelligent wife.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Slothfulness casteth [man] into a deep sleep; and an indolent soul will suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
He that observeth the commandment guardeth his own soul: but he that disregardeth [directing] his ways [aright] shall die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth to the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
He lendeth unto the Lord that is liberal to the poor, and his good deed will he repay unto him.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
Chastise thy son, for there is hope; and let not thy soul spare [him] for his crying.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
A man of great fury must suffer punishment; for if thou deliver him, thou must still do it again.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord alone will stand firm.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
The longing of a man is [to exercise] his kindness; and 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 leadeth unto life: and he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
He that plundereth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that bringeth shame and dishonor.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth [thee] to err from the sayings of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
An ungodly witness scorneth at justice, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth mischief.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Punishments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
