Read Proverbs 19

World English Bible · 29 verses

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

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org