1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that perverse in his lips and is a fool. ERV — Proverbs 19:1
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. ERV — Proverbs 19:2
3 The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD. ERV — Proverbs 19:3
4 Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend. ERV — Proverbs 19:4
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape. ERV — Proverbs 19:5
6 Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. ERV — Proverbs 19:6
7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth them with words, but they are gone. ERV — Proverbs 19:7
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. ERV — Proverbs 19:8
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish. ERV — Proverbs 19:9
10 Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. ERV — Proverbs 19:10
11 The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. ERV — Proverbs 19:11
12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. ERV — Proverbs 19:12
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. ERV — Proverbs 19:13
14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the LORD. ERV — Proverbs 19:14
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger. ERV — Proverbs 19:15
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die. ERV — Proverbs 19:16
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD, and his good deed will he pay him again. ERV — Proverbs 19:17
18 Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction. ERV — Proverbs 19:18
19 A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty: for if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again. ERV — Proverbs 19:19
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. ERV — Proverbs 19:20
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. ERV — Proverbs 19:21
22 The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. ERV — Proverbs 19:22
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. ERV — Proverbs 19:23
24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. ERV — Proverbs 19:24
25 smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ERV — Proverbs 19:25
26 He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. ERV — Proverbs 19:26
27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge. ERV — Proverbs 19:27
28 A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity. ERV — Proverbs 19:28
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. ERV — Proverbs 19:29