Proverbs Chapter 19
19:1 | Better [is] the poor that walketh in his integrity, than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool. |
19:2 | Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hasteth with [his] ![]() |
19:3 | The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. |
19:4 | Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. |
19:5 | A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall not escape. |
19:6 | Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man [is] a friend to him that giveth gifts. |
19:7 | All the brethren of the poor ![]() ![]() |
19:8 | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. |
19:9 | A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaketh lies shall perish. |
19:10 | Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. |
19:11 | The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and [it is] his ![]() |
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19:13 | A foolish son [is] the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife [are] a continual dropping. |
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19:15 | Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. |
19:16 | He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; [but] he that despiseth his ways shall die. |
19:17 | He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. |
19:18 | Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. |
19:19 | A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must ![]() |
19:20 | Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. |
19:21 | [There are] many devices in a man' heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. |
19:22 | The desire of a man [is] his kindness: and a poor man [is] better than a liar. |
19:23 | The fear of the LORD [tendeth] to life: and [he that hath it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with ![]() |
19:24 | A slothful [man] hideth his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. |
19:25 | Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge. |
19:26 | He that wasteth [his] father, [and] chaseth away [his] mother, [is] a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. |
19:27 | Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causeth] to err from the words of knowledge. |
19:28 | An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. |
19:29 | Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. |