AB - Proverbs - 19

19:3  The folly of a man spoils his ways, and he blames God in his heart.

19:4  Wealth acquires many friends, but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.

19:5  A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.

19:6  Many court the favor of kings, but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.

19:7  Everyone who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief, and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

19:8  He that procures wisdom loves himself, and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

19:9  A false witness shall not be unpunished, and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

19:10  Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.

19:11  A merciful man is long suffering, and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

19:12  The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion, but as dew on the grass, so is his favor.

19:13  A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.

19:14  Fathers divide house and substance to their children, but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

19:15  Cowardice possesses the effeminate man, and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.

19:16  He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he that despises his ways shall perish.

19:17  He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will recompense to him according to his gift.

19:18  Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.

19:19  A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

19:20  Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise in your latter days.

19:21  There are many thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of the Lord abides forever.

19:22  Mercy is a fruit to a man, and a poor man is better than a rich liar.

19:23  The fear of the Lord is life to a man; and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.

19:24  He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

19:25  When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser, and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

19:26  He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

19:27  A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

19:28  He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance, and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgment.

19:29  Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.