19Proverbs 19

1Better is the poor that walketh 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 hasteth with his feet sinneth.Select Proverbs 19:2

3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.Select Proverbs 19:3

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

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

6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.Select Proverbs 19:6

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

8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.Select Proverbs 19:8

9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh 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 deferreth 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 favour is as dew upon 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 casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.Select Proverbs 19:15

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

17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.Select Proverbs 19:17

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

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

20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy 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 tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.Select Proverbs 19:23

24A slothful man hideth 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 hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.Select Proverbs 19:25

26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.Select Proverbs 19:26

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

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

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