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World English Bible

Proverbs 19 (WEBP)

[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.

Scripture quotations are taken from The World English Bible™ of eBible.org, 2020 stable text edition. It is in the public domain.

King James w/Strong’s #s

Proverbs 19 (KJVS)

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

Young’s Literal Translation

Proverbs 19 (YLT)

[1] Better is the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse in his lips, who is a fool.
[2] Also, without knowledge the soul is not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
[3] The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
[4] Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
[5] A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.
[6] Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
[7] All the brethren of the poor have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words-they are not!
[8] Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
[9] A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
[10] Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
[11] The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory is to pass over transgression.
[12] The wrath of a king is a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
[13] A calamity to his father is a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
[14] House and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife.
[15] Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
[16] Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
[17] Whoso is lending to Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
[18] Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
[19] A man of great wrath is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
[20] Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
[21] Many are the purposes in a man’s heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
[22] The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.
[23] The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth-he is not charged with evil.
[24] The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
[25] A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
[26] Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
[27] Cease, my son, to hear instruction- To err from sayings of knowledge.
[28] A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
[29] Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!