Proverbs 19 — BSB

The Man of Integrity

19Better a poor man who walks with integritythan a fool whose lips are perverse.

Even zeal is no good without knowledge,and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

A man’s own folly subverts his way,yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Wealth attracts many friends,but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who utters lies will not escape.

Many seek the favor of the prince,and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him!He may pursue them with pleading,but they are nowhere to be found.

He who acquires wisdom loves himself;one who safeguards understanding will find success.

A false witness will not go unpunished,and one who pours out lies will perish.

Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

A man’s insight gives him patience,and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.

A foolish son is his father’s ruin,and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers,but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Laziness brings on deep sleep,and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul,but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD,and He will repay the lender.

Discipline your son, for in that there is hope;do not be party to his death.

A man of great anger must pay the penalty;if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Listen to counsel and accept discipline,that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Many plans are in a man’s heart,but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

The desire of a man is loving devotion;better to be poor than a liar.

The fear of the LORD leads to life,that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

The slacker buries his hand in the dish;he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware;rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

He who assaults his father or evicts his motheris a son who brings shame and disgrace.

If you cease to hear instruction, my son,you will stray from the words of knowledge.

A corrupt witness mocks justice,and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Judgments are prepared for mockers,and beatings for the backs of fools.