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