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