THE BIBLE
Proverbs
Chapter 19

19:1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
19:2 It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
19:3 The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh.
19:4 Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend.
19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
19:6 Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
19:7 All the relatives of the poor shun him: How much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
19:10 Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
19:11 The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
19:12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.
19:13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
19:14 House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
19:15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
19:16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
19:17 He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him.
19:18 Discipline your son, for there is hope; Don't be a willing party to his death.
19:19 A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, For if you rescue him, you must do it again.
19:20 Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter end.
19:21 There are many plans in a man's heart, But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
19:22 That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
19:23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; He rests and will not be touched by trouble.
19:24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
19:25 Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
19:26 He who robs his father and drives away his mother, Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
19:27 If you stop listening to instruction, my son, You will stray from the words of knowledge.
19:28 A corrupt witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
19:29 Penalties are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.

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