19Proverbs 19

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

2It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.Select Proverbs 19:2

3The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.Select Proverbs 19:3

4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.Select Proverbs 19:4

5A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.Select Proverbs 19:5

6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.Select Proverbs 19:6

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.Select Proverbs 19:7

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

9A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.Select Proverbs 19:9

10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.Select Proverbs 19:10

11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.Select Proverbs 19:11

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

13A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.Select Proverbs 19:13

14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.Select Proverbs 19:14

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

16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.Select Proverbs 19:16

17He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.Select Proverbs 19:17

18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.Select Proverbs 19:18

19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.Select Proverbs 19:19

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

21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.Select Proverbs 19:21

22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.Select Proverbs 19:22

23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.Select Proverbs 19:23

24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.Select Proverbs 19:24

25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.Select Proverbs 19:25

26He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.Select Proverbs 19:26

27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.Select Proverbs 19:27

28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.Select Proverbs 19:28

29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.Select Proverbs 19:29