Proverbs 19

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

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

3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.NHEB — Proverbs 19:3

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

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

6 Many will seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.NHEB — 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.NHEB — Proverbs 19:7

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; he will reward him.NHEB — Proverbs 19:17

18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.NHEB — Proverbs 19:18

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

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

21 There are many plans in a man's heart, but the LORD's counsel will prevail.NHEB — Proverbs 19:21

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

23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.NHEB — Proverbs 19:23

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

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

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

27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.NHEB — Proverbs 19:27

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

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