Mishle 19
19
1Better is the poor that walketh in his tohm (integrity, guilelessness), than he that is perverse in his sfatayim (lips), and is a kesil (fool).
2Also, that the nefesh (desire) be without da'as, it is not tov, and he that hasteth with his raglayim (feet) sinneth.
3The folly of adam maketh his derech crooked, yet his lev rages against Hashem.
4Wealth maketh many friends, but the dal (poor) is separated from his re'a (neighbor).
5An ed shekarim (false witness) shall not go unpunished, and he that speaketh kezavim (lies) shall not escape.
6Rabbim (many) will entreat the favor of the ruler, and every ish is the re'a (friend) to him that giveth mattan (gifts).
7All the kin of the rahsh (pauper) do hate him; how much more does his friend avoid him? He pursueth them with words, yet they are not there.
8He that getteth lev#19:8 of understanding loveth his own nefesh; he that is shomer over tevunah (understanding) shall find tov.
9An ed shekarim (false witness) shall not go unpunished, and he that speaketh kezavim (lies) shall perish.
10Luxury is not fitting for a kesil (fool); much less for an eved to have rule over sarim.
11The seichel adam deferreth his anger, and it is his tiferet (glory) to pass over a peysha (transgression).
12The wrath of a melech is like the roaring of a lion, but his ratzon (favor) is as tal (dew) upon the esev (grass).
13A ben kesil is the calamity of aviv (his father), and the contentions of an isha are a constant dripping.#19:13 i.e., an irritant
14Bais and hon (wealth) are the nachalah avot, and a prudent isha (wife) is from Hashem.
15Atzlah (slothfulness, laziness) casteth into a tardemah (deep sleep), and a nefesh remiyyah (a deceitfully lazy soul) shall suffer hunger.
16He that is shomer over the mitzvah is shomer over his own nefesh, but he that is reckless in his drakhim shall die.
17He that hath compassion on the dal (poor) lendeth unto Hashem; and for his benefits He will repay him.
18Chasten binecha (thy son) while there is yet tikvah, and give not in to thy nefesh (desire) to kill him.
19One of gadol chemah (great temper) shall bear onesh (punishment), for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20Hear etzah, and accept musar, that thou mayest be wise in thy acharit (latter end, future).
21There are many plans in a lev ish; nevertheless it is the etzah of Hashem that shall stand.
22The ta'avah (what is desirable) in an adam is his chesed, and a rahsh (pauper) is better than an ish kazav (liar).
23The Yirat Hashem tendeth to chayyim, and he that hath it shall rest secure; he shall not be visited by rah.
24An atzel (sluggard, lazy one) thrusteth his yad into his dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his peh (mouth) again.
25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent, and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand da'as.
26He that mistreateth his av, and driveth out his em, is a ben that causeth shame, and bringeth cherpah.
27Cease, beni (my son), to hear musar and thou shalt go astray from the words of da'as.
28An ed beliya'al (corrupt witness) scorneth mishpat (justice), and the peh (mouth) of the resha'im devoureth iniquity.
29Shefatim (penalties, judgments) are prepared for scoffers, and for kesilim, beatings for the back.
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Proverbs 19
19
1Better to be a poor person who lives innocently
than to be one who talks dishonestly and is a fool.
2A person without knowledge is no good.
A person in a hurry makes mistakes.
3The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down,
and his heart rages against the Lord.
4Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is separated from his friend.
5A lying witness will not go unpunished.
One who tells lies will not escape.
6Many try to win the kindness of a generous person,
and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.
7The entire family of a poor person hates him.
How much more do his friends keep their distance from him!
When he chases them with words, they are gone.
8A person who gains sense loves himself.
One who guards understanding finds something good.
9A lying witness will not go unpunished.
One who tells lies will die.
10Luxury does not fit a fool,
much less a slave ruling princes.
11A person with good sense is patient,
and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.
12The rage of a king is like the roar of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass.
A Foolish Son Brings Ruin to Others
13A foolish son ruins his father,
and a quarreling woman is like constantly dripping water.
14Home and wealth are inherited from fathers,
but a sensible wife comes from the Lord.
15Laziness throws one into a deep sleep,
and an idle person will go hungry.
16Whoever obeys the law preserves his life,
⌞but⌟ whoever despises the Lord’s ways will be put to death.
17Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord,
and he will repay him for his good deed.
18Discipline your son while there is still hope.
Do not be the one responsible for his death.
19A person who has a hot temper will pay for it.
If you rescue him, you will have to do it over and over.
20Listen to advice and accept discipline
so that you may be wise the rest of your life.
21Many plans are in the human heart,
but the advice of the Lord will endure.
22Loyalty is desirable in a person,
and it is better to be poor than a liar.
23The fear of the Lord leads to life,
and such a person will rest easy without suffering harm.
24A lazy person puts his fork in his food.
He doesn’t even bring it back to his mouth.
25Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson.
Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.
Foolproof Instructions
26A son who assaults his father ⌞and⌟ who drives away his mother
brings shame and disgrace.
27If you stop listening to instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28A worthless witness mocks justice,
and the mouths of wicked people swallow up trouble.
29Punishments are set for mockers
and beatings for the backs of fools.
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