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 neighbor.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 entreat the favor 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 favor [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 to 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

21[There 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