19Proverbs 19

1Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.Select Proverbs 19:1

2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.Select Proverbs 19:2

3The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.Select Proverbs 19:3

4Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.Select Proverbs 19:4

5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.Select Proverbs 19:5

6Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.Select Proverbs 19:6

7All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.Select Proverbs 19:7

8He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.Select Proverbs 19:8

9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.Select Proverbs 19:9

10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.Select Proverbs 19:10

11The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.Select Proverbs 19:11

12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass.Select Proverbs 19:12

13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.Select Proverbs 19:13

14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.Select Proverbs 19:14

15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.Select Proverbs 19:15

16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.Select Proverbs 19:16

17He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.Select Proverbs 19:17

18Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.Select Proverbs 19:18

19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.Select Proverbs 19:19

20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.Select Proverbs 19:20

21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.Select Proverbs 19:21

22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.Select Proverbs 19:22

23The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.Select Proverbs 19:23

24A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.Select Proverbs 19:24

25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.Select Proverbs 19:25

26He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.Select Proverbs 19:26

27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge.Select Proverbs 19:27

28An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.Select Proverbs 19:28

29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.Select Proverbs 19:29