King James Version · full chapter
Proverbs 19
29 verses · King James Version
- 1Better the poor that walketh in his integrity, than perverse in his lips, and is a fool.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:1
- 2Also, the soul without knowledge, not good; and he that hasteth with feet sinneth.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:2
- 3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:3
- 4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:4
- 5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and speaketh lies shall not escape.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:5
- 6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man a friend to him that giveth gifts.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:6
- 7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth words, they wantingCompare translations of Proverbs 19:7
- 8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: keepeth understanding shall find good.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:8
- 9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:9
- 10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:10
- 11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and his glory to pass over a transgression.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:11
- 12The king’s wrath as the roaring of a lion; but his favour as dew upon the grass.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:12
- 13A foolish son the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife a continual dropping.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:13
- 14House and riches the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife from the LORD.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:14
- 15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:15
- 16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; he that despiseth his ways shall die.Compare translations of 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.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:17
- 18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:18
- 19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver yet thou must do it again.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:19
- 20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:20
- 21many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:21
- 22The desire of a man his kindness: and a poor man better than a liar.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:22
- 23The fear of the LORD to life: and shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:23
- 24A slothful hideth his hand in bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:24
- 25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, he will understand knowledge.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:25
- 26He that wasteth father, chaseth away mother, a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:26
- 27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction to err from the words of knowledge.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:27
- 28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:28
- 29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.Compare translations of Proverbs 19:29