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Proverbs 19 RV1885 — Proverbs 19

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity than he that perverse in his lips and is a fool. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:1

2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:2

3 The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the Lord. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:3

4 Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:4

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:5

6 Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. RV1885 — 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. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:7

8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:8

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:9

10 Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:10

11 The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:11

12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:12

13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:13

14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the Lord. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:14

15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and the idle soul shall suffer hunger. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:15

16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul: but he that is careless of his ways shall die. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:16

17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord, and his good deed will he pay him again. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:17

18 Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; and set not thy heart on his destruction. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:18

19 A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty: for if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:19

20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:20

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:21

22 The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. RV1885 — 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. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:23

24 The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again, RV1885 — Proverbs 19:24

25 smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:25

26 He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:26

27 Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to err from the words of knowledge. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:27

28 A worthless witness mocketh at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:28

29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. RV1885 — Proverbs 19:29