Proverbs 19

1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.WEB — Proverbs 19:1

2 It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.WEB — Proverbs 19:2

3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.WEB — Proverbs 19:3

4 Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.WEB — Proverbs 19:4

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.WEB — Proverbs 19:5

6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.WEB — Proverbs 19:6

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.WEB — Proverbs 19:7

8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.WEB — Proverbs 19:8

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.WEB — Proverbs 19:9

10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.WEB — Proverbs 19:10

11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.WEB — Proverbs 19:11

12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.WEB — Proverbs 19:12

13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.WEB — Proverbs 19:13

14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.WEB — Proverbs 19:14

15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.WEB — Proverbs 19:15

16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.WEB — Proverbs 19:16

17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him.WEB — Proverbs 19:17

18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don't be a willing party to his death.WEB — Proverbs 19:18

19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.WEB — Proverbs 19:19

20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.WEB — Proverbs 19:20

21 There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.WEB — Proverbs 19:21

22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.WEB — Proverbs 19:22

23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.WEB — Proverbs 19:23

24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.WEB — Proverbs 19:24

25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.WEB — Proverbs 19:25

26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.WEB — Proverbs 19:26

27 Stop, my son, listening to instruction, And you will stray from the words of knowledge.WEB — Proverbs 19:27

28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.WEB — Proverbs 19:28

29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.WEB — Proverbs 19:29