The Proverbs (WEB)
19: 1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
19:2It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge;
Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
19:3The foolishness of man subverts his way;
His heart rages against Yahweh.
19:4Wealth adds many friends,
But the poor is separated from his friend.
19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who pours out lies shall not go free.
19:6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
19:7All the relatives of the poor shun him:
How much more do his friends avoid him!
He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
He who keeps understanding shall find good.
19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished.
He who utters lies shall perish.
19:10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
19:11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger.
It is his glory to overlook an offense.
19:12The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
19:13A foolish son is the calamity of his father.
A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
19:14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
19:15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep.
The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
19:16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
19:17He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
He will reward him.
19:18Discipline your son, for there is hope;
Don't be a willing party to his death.
19:19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
For if you rescue him, you must do it again.
19:20Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter end.
19:21There are many plans in a man's heart,
But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
19:22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
A poor man is better than a liar.
19:23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
He rests and will not be touched by trouble.
19:24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
19:25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
19:26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
19:27Stop, my son, listening to instruction,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
19:28A corrupt witness mocks justice,
And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
19:29Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of fools.
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