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.

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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.