Proverbs

Chapter 19

1 Better2896 is the poor7326 that walketh1980 in his integrity,8537 than he that is perverse4480 6141 in his lips,8193 and is a fool.3684

2 Also,1571 that the soul5315 be without3808 knowledge,1847 it is not3808 good;2896 and he that hasteth213 with his feet7272 sinneth.2398

3 The foolishness200 of man120 perverteth5557 his way:1870 and his heart3820 fretteth2196 against5921 the LORD.3068

4 Wealth1952 maketh3254 many7227 friends;7453 but the poor1800 is separated6504 from his neighbor.4480 7453

5 A false8267 witness5707 shall not3808 be unpunished,5352 and he that speaketh6315 lies3577 shall not3808 escape.4422

6 Many7227 will entreat2470 the favor6440 of the prince:5081 and every man3605 is a friend7453 to him that giveth gifts.376 4976

7 All3605 the brethren251 of the poor7326 do hate8130 him: how much more637 3588 do his friends4828 go far7368 from4480 him? he pursueth7291 them with words,561 yet they1992 are wanting3808 to him.

8 He that getteth7069 wisdom3820 loveth157 his own soul:5315 he that keepeth8104 understanding8394 shall find4672 good.2896

9 A false8267 witness5707 shall not3808 be unpunished,5352 and he that speaketh6315 lies3577 shall perish.6

10 Delight8588 is not3808 seemly5000 for a fool;3684 much less637 for3588 a servant5650 to have rule4910 over princes.8269

11 The discretion7922 of a man120 deferreth748 his anger;639 and it is his glory8597 to pass5674 over5921 a transgression.6588

12 The king's4428 wrath2197 is as the roaring5099 of a lion;3715 but his favor7522 is as dew2919 upon5921 the grass.6212

13 A foolish3684 son1121 is the calamity1942 of his father:1 and the contentions4079 of a wife802 are a continual2956 dropping.1812

14 House1004 and riches1952 are the inheritance5159 of fathers:1 and a prudent7919 wife802 is from the LORD.4480 3068

15 Slothfulness6103 casteth5307 into a deep sleep;8639 and an idle7423 soul5315 shall suffer hunger.7456

16 He that keepeth8104 the commandment4687 keepeth8104 his own soul;5315 but he that despiseth959 his ways1870 shall die.4191

17 He that hath pity2603 upon the poor1800 lendeth3867 unto the LORD;3068 and that which he hath given1576 will he pay him again.7999

18 Chasten3256 thy son1121 while3588 there is3426 hope,8615 and let not408 thy soul5315 spare5375 for413 his crying.4191

19 A man of great1419 wrath2534 shall suffer5375 punishment:6066 for3588 if518 thou deliver5337 him, yet5750 thou must do it again.3254

20 Hear8085 counsel,6098 and receive6901 instruction,4148 that4616 thou mayest be wise2449 in thy latter319 end.

21 There are many7227 devices4284 in a man's376 heart;3820 nevertheless the counsel6098 of the LORD,3068 that1931 shall stand.6965

22 The desire8378 of a man120 is his kindness:2617 and a poor7326 man4480 376 is better2896 than a liar.3577

23 The fear3374 of the LORD3068 tendeth to life:2416 and he that hath it shall abide3885 satisfied;7649 he shall not1077 be visited6485 with evil.7451

24 A slothful6102 man hideth2934 his hand3027 in his bosom,6747 and will not3808 so much1571 as bring it to his mouth again.413 6310 7725

25 Smite5221 a scorner,3887 and the simple6612 will beware:6191 and reprove3198 one that hath understanding,995 and he will understand995 knowledge.1847

26 He that wasteth7703 his father,1 and chaseth away1272 his mother,517 is a son1121 that causeth shame,954 and bringeth reproach.2659

27 Cease,2308 my son,1121 to hear8085 the instruction4148 that causeth to err7686 from the words4480 561 of knowledge.1847

28 An ungodly1100 witness5707 scorneth3887 judgment:4941 and the mouth6310 of the wicked7563 devoureth1104 iniquity.205

29 Judgments8201 are prepared3559 for scorners,3887 and stripes4112 for the back1460 of fools.3684

Proverbs

Chapter 19

1 BETTER is the poor man who walks in his integrity than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.

2 He who has no knowledge of his own soul, it is not good for him; and he who is hasty with his feet sins.

3 The folly of a man perverts his ways; he frets in his heart against the LORD.

4 Wealth makes many friends; but a poor man is deserted by his friends.

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

6 Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.

7 All the brothers of the poor hate him; also his friends go far from him. He who makes mischief with his words is insincere.

8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good.

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he who speaks lies shall perish.

10 To live in luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less is it seemly for a servant to rule over princes.

11 The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.

12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew upon grass.

13 A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings.

14 House and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD.

15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger.

16 He who keeps the law keeps his own soul; but he who despises right ways shall die.

17 He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works.

18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul share his dishonor.

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer harm; the more he is hostile the more he increases his burden.

20 Hear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways.

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand firm.

22 The longing of a man is to do good; and a poor man is better than a rich man who lies.

23 Reverence for the LORD leads to life; and he who is satisfied with it shall abide; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 A sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again.

25 When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.

26 He who plunders his father and grieves his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Wait, my son, and hear the instruction, and do not forget the words of knowledge.

28 An ungodly witness scorns justice; and the mouth of the wicked devours him.

29 Grief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people.

Proverbs

Chapter 19

Proverbs

Chapter 19

1 Better2896 is the poor7326 that walketh1980 in his integrity,8537 than he that is perverse4480 6141 in his lips,8193 and is a fool.3684

1 BETTER is the poor man who walks in his integrity than the rich man who is perverse in his ways.

2 Also,1571 that the soul5315 be without3808 knowledge,1847 it is not3808 good;2896 and he that hasteth213 with his feet7272 sinneth.2398

2 He who has no knowledge of his own soul, it is not good for him; and he who is hasty with his feet sins.

3 The foolishness200 of man120 perverteth5557 his way:1870 and his heart3820 fretteth2196 against5921 the LORD.3068

3 The folly of a man perverts his ways; he frets in his heart against the LORD.

4 Wealth1952 maketh3254 many7227 friends;7453 but the poor1800 is separated6504 from his neighbor.4480 7453

4 Wealth makes many friends; but a poor man is deserted by his friends.

5 A false8267 witness5707 shall not3808 be unpunished,5352 and he that speaketh6315 lies3577 shall not3808 escape.4422

5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

6 Many7227 will entreat2470 the favor6440 of the prince:5081 and every man3605 is a friend7453 to him that giveth gifts.376 4976

6 Many serve in the presence of a prince; he gives gifts even to those who are bad.

7 All3605 the brethren251 of the poor7326 do hate8130 him: how much more637 3588 do his friends4828 go far7368 from4480 him? he pursueth7291 them with words,561 yet they1992 are wanting3808 to him.

7 All the brothers of the poor hate him; also his friends go far from him. He who makes mischief with his words is insincere.

8 He that getteth7069 wisdom3820 loveth157 his own soul:5315 he that keepeth8104 understanding8394 shall find4672 good.2896

8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good.

9 A false8267 witness5707 shall not3808 be unpunished,5352 and he that speaketh6315 lies3577 shall perish.6

9 A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he who speaks lies shall perish.

10 Delight8588 is not3808 seemly5000 for a fool;3684 much less637 for3588 a servant5650 to have rule4910 over princes.8269

10 To live in luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less is it seemly for a servant to rule over princes.

11 The discretion7922 of a man120 deferreth748 his anger;639 and it is his glory8597 to pass5674 over5921 a transgression.6588

11 The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.

12 The king's4428 wrath2197 is as the roaring5099 of a lion;3715 but his favor7522 is as dew2919 upon5921 the grass.6212

12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew upon grass.

13 A foolish3684 son1121 is the calamity1942 of his father:1 and the contentions4079 of a wife802 are a continual2956 dropping.1812

13 A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings.

14 House1004 and riches1952 are the inheritance5159 of fathers:1 and a prudent7919 wife802 is from the LORD.4480 3068

14 House and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD.

15 Slothfulness6103 casteth5307 into a deep sleep;8639 and an idle7423 soul5315 shall suffer hunger.7456

15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger.

16 He that keepeth8104 the commandment4687 keepeth8104 his own soul;5315 but he that despiseth959 his ways1870 shall die.4191

16 He who keeps the law keeps his own soul; but he who despises right ways shall die.

17 He that hath pity2603 upon the poor1800 lendeth3867 unto the LORD;3068 and that which he hath given1576 will he pay him again.7999

17 He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works.

18 Chasten3256 thy son1121 while3588 there is3426 hope,8615 and let not408 thy soul5315 spare5375 for413 his crying.4191

18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul share his dishonor.

19 A man of great1419 wrath2534 shall suffer5375 punishment:6066 for3588 if518 thou deliver5337 him, yet5750 thou must do it again.3254

19 A man of great wrath shall suffer harm; the more he is hostile the more he increases his burden.

20 Hear8085 counsel,6098 and receive6901 instruction,4148 that4616 thou mayest be wise2449 in thy latter319 end.

20 Hear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways.

21 There are many7227 devices4284 in a man's376 heart;3820 nevertheless the counsel6098 of the LORD,3068 that1931 shall stand.6965

21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand firm.

22 The desire8378 of a man120 is his kindness:2617 and a poor7326 man4480 376 is better2896 than a liar.3577

22 The longing of a man is to do good; and a poor man is better than a rich man who lies.

23 The fear3374 of the LORD3068 tendeth to life:2416 and he that hath it shall abide3885 satisfied;7649 he shall not1077 be visited6485 with evil.7451

23 Reverence for the LORD leads to life; and he who is satisfied with it shall abide; he shall not be visited with evil.

24 A slothful6102 man hideth2934 his hand3027 in his bosom,6747 and will not3808 so much1571 as bring it to his mouth again.413 6310 7725

24 A sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again.

25 Smite5221 a scorner,3887 and the simple6612 will beware:6191 and reprove3198 one that hath understanding,995 and he will understand995 knowledge.1847

25 When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.

26 He that wasteth7703 his father,1 and chaseth away1272 his mother,517 is a son1121 that causeth shame,954 and bringeth reproach.2659

26 He who plunders his father and grieves his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

27 Cease,2308 my son,1121 to hear8085 the instruction4148 that causeth to err7686 from the words4480 561 of knowledge.1847

27 Wait, my son, and hear the instruction, and do not forget the words of knowledge.

28 An ungodly1100 witness5707 scorneth3887 judgment:4941 and the mouth6310 of the wicked7563 devoureth1104 iniquity.205

28 An ungodly witness scorns justice; and the mouth of the wicked devours him.

29 Judgments8201 are prepared3559 for scorners,3887 and stripes4112 for the back1460 of fools.3684

29 Grief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people.