Proverbs Chapter 19 Back Next{19:1} Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
{19:2} It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
{19:3} The foolishness of man subverts his way; his
heart rages against Yahweh.
{19:4} Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
{19:5} A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
{19:6} Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives
gifts.
{19:7} 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.
{19:8} He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
{19:9} A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
{19:10} Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
{19:11} The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
{19:12} The king's wrath is like the roaring of a
lion, but his favor is like
dew on the
grass.
{19:13} A foolish son is the calamity of his
father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
{19:14} House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
{19:15} Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
{19:16} He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
{19:17} He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
{19:18} Discipline your son, for there is
hope; don't be a willing party to his
death.
{19:19} A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
{19:20} Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
{19:21} There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
{19:22} That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
{19:23} The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then
contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
{19:24} The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
{19:25} Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
{19:26} He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
{19:27} If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
{19:28} A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
{19:29} Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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