19:1 We consider a poor man who walks in his integrity more preferable than one perverse in speech and acting like a fool. |
19:2 Also we do not find it good for a person to act without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs. |
19:3 The foolishness of man ruins his way, And his heart rages against the LORD. |
19:4 Wealth adds many friends, But a poor man becomes separated from his friend. |
19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape. |
19:6 Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man wants to befriend him who gives gifts. |
19:7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they disappear. |
19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. |
19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish. |
19:10 Luxury does not befit a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes. |
19:11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger,And a king finds it glorious to overlook a transgression. |
19:12 The king's wrath resembles the roaring of a lion, But his favor resembles dew on the grass. |
19:13 A foolish son brings destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife seem like a constant dripping. |
19:14 House and wealth come as an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife comes from the LORD. |
19:15 Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger. |
19:16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who acts carelessly will die. |
19:17 One who shows graciousness to a poor man lends to the LORD, And He will repay him for his good deed. |
19:18 Discipline your son while you have hope And do not desire his death. |
19:19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty, For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again. |
19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline,That you may have wisdom the rest of your days. |
19:21 Many plans exist in a man's heart, But the counsel of the LORD will stand. |
19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil. |
19:24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth. |
19:25 Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge. |
19:26 He who assaults his father and drives his mother away proves himself a shameful and disgraceful son. |
19:27 Cease listening, my son, to discipline, And you will stray from the words of knowledge. |
19:28 A rogue witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity. |
19:29 God prepares judgments for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools. |