Proverbs 19 | Strong's Bible

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CHAPTER 19

Better

a poor man

who walks

with integrity

than a fool

whose lips

are perverse.

Even

zeal

is no

good

without

knowledge,

and he who hurries

his footsteps

misses the mark.

A man’s

own folly

subverts

his way,

yet his heart

rages

against

the LORD.

Wealth

attracts

many

friends,

but a poor man

is deserted

by his friend.

A false

witness

will not

go unpunished,

and one who utters

lies

will not

escape.

Many

seek

the favor

of the prince,

and everyone

is a friend

of

the gift giver.

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.

He who acquires

wisdom

loves

himself;

one who safeguards

understanding

will find

success.

A false

witness

will not

go unpunished,

and one who pours out

lies

will perish.

Luxury

is unseemly

for a fool—

how much worse

for a slave

to rule

over princes!

A man’s

insight

gives him patience,

and his virtue

is to overlook

an offense.

A king’s

rage

is like the roar

of a lion,

but his favor

is like dew

on

the grass.

A foolish

son

is his father’s

ruin,

and a quarrelsome

wife

is like a constant

dripping.

Houses

and wealth

are inherited

from fathers,

but a prudent

wife

is from the LORD.

Laziness

brings on

deep sleep,

and an idle

soul

will suffer hunger.

He who keeps

a commandment

preserves

his soul;

but he who is careless

in his ways

will die.

Kindness

to the poor

is a loan

to the LORD,

and He will repay

the lender.

Discipline

your son,

for in that

there is

hope;

do not

be party

to

his death.

A man of great anger

must pay

the penalty;

if

you rescue him,

you will have to do so again.

Listen

to counsel

and accept

discipline,

that

you may be wise

the rest of your days.

Many

plans

are in a man’s

heart,

but the purpose

of the LORD

will prevail.

The desire

of a man

is loving devotion;

better

to be poor

than

a liar.

The fear

of the LORD

leads to life,

that one may rest

content,

without

visitation

from harm.

The sluggard

buries

his hand

in the dish;

he will not

even

bring it back

to

his mouth.

Strike

a mocker,

and the simple

will beware;

rebuke

the discerning man,

and he will gain

knowledge.

He who assaults

his father

and evicts

his mother

is a son

who brings shame

and disgrace.

If you cease

to hear

instruction,

my son,

you will stray

from the words

of knowledge.

A corrupt

witness

mocks

justice,

and a wicked

mouth

swallows

iniquity.

Judgments

are prepared

for mockers,

and beatings

for the backs

of fools.

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