Proverbs 19
19
1Better [is] the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse [in] his lips, who [is] a fool.
2Also, without knowledge the soul [is] not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
3The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
4Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
5A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.
6Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
7All the brethren of the poor have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words — they are not!
8Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
9A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
10Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
11The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory [is] to pass over transgression.
12The wrath of a king [is] a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
13A calamity to his father [is] a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping.
14House and wealth [are] the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah [is] an understanding wife.
15Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
16Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
17Whoso is lending [to] Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
18Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
19A man of great wrath is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
20Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
21Many [are] the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
22The desirableness of a man [is] his kindness, And better [is] the poor than a liar.
23The fear of Jehovah [is] to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.
24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
25A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
26Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
27Cease, my son, to hear instruction — To err from sayings of knowledge.
28A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
29Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!
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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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