Proverbs 19
29 verses · King James Version
1Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips, and is a fool.2Also, the soul without knowledge, not good; and he that hasteth with feet sinneth.3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall not escape.6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man a friend to him that giveth gifts.7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth words, they wanting8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: keepeth understanding shall find good.9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and his glory to pass over a transgression.12The king’s wrath as the roaring of a lion; but his favour as dew upon the grass.13A foolish son the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife a continual dropping.14House and riches the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife from the LORD.15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; he that despiseth his ways shall die.17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver yet thou must do it again.20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.21many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.22The desire of a man his kindness: and a poor man better than a liar.23The fear of the LORD to life: and shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.24A slothful hideth his hand in bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge.26He that wasteth father, chaseth away mother, a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge.28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.