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