Proverbs 19

19:1

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

19:2

Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

19:3

A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

19:4

Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

19:5

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

19:6

Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

19:7

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

19:8

He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

19:9

A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

19:10

Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

19:11

A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

19:12

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

19:13

A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

19:14

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

19:15

Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

19:16

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

19:17

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

19:18

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

19:19

A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

19:20

Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

19:21

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

19:22

The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

19:23

The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

19:24

The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

19:25

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

19:26

He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

19:27

If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

19:28

A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

19:29

Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.