NHEBJE - Proverbs - 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 Jehovah.

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 Jehovah.

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 Jehovah; he will reward him.

19:18  Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not 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 Jehovah'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 Jehovah 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.