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Proverbs 19
Jubilee Bible 2000
Proverbs 19
Jubilee Bible 2000
19 ¶ Better is the poor that walks in his integrity than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 ¶ That the soul be without wisdom is not good, and he that hastens with his feet sins.
3 ¶ The foolishness of man perverts his way, and his heart is wroth against the LORD.
4 ¶ Wealth makes many friends, but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 ¶ A false witness shall not go unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
6 ¶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince, but every man is a friend to him that gives.
7 All the brethren of the poor hate him; how much more shall his friends separate themselves from him? He shall seek their friendship and not find it.
8 ¶ He that gets wisdom loves his own soul; he keeps intelligence that he might find that which is good.
9 ¶ The false witness shall not go unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
10 ¶ Delight is not suitable for a fool; much less for a slave to have rule over princes.
11 ¶ The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12 ¶ The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion, but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13 ¶ A foolish son is a pain unto his father, and the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping.
14 ¶ House and riches are the inheritance from fathers, but the prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 ¶ Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and the negligent soul shall suffer hunger.
16 ¶ He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul, but he that despises his ways shall die.
17 ¶ He that gives unto the poor lends unto the LORD, and he will give him his reward.
18 ¶ Chasten thy son while there is hope, but do not stir up thy soul to destroy him.
19 ¶ A man of great wrath shall suffer the consequences, for even if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20 ¶ Hear counsel, and receive chastening that thou may be wise in thy old age.
21 ¶ There are many thoughts in the heart of man; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.
22 ¶ Contentment is unto men to show mercy, but it is better to do it unto the poor than to the liar.
23 ¶ The fear of the LORD is unto life, and he that has it shall live satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 ¶ The slothful man hides his hand in his bosom and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 ¶ Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent, and reproving one that has understanding, he will understand knowledge.
26 ¶ He that steals from his father and chases away his mother is a son that causes shame and brings reproach.
27 ¶ Cease, my son, to hear the teaching that induces one to deviate from the reasons of wisdom.
28 ¶ A witness of Belial shall scorn judgment, and the mouth of the wicked shall cover iniquity.
29 ¶ Judgments are prepared for scorners and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19
New International Version
Proverbs 19
New International Version
19 Better the poor whose walk is blameless
than a fool whose lips are perverse.(A)
2 Desire without knowledge is not good—
how much more will hasty feet miss the way!(B)
4 Wealth attracts many friends,
but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.(E)
7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives—
how much more do their friends avoid them!(K)
Though the poor pursue them with pleading,
they are nowhere to be found.[a](L)
8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;
the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.(M)
9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
and whoever pours out lies will perish.(N)
10 It is not fitting for a fool(O) to live in luxury—
how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!(P)
11 A person’s wisdom yields patience;(Q)
it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.
13 A foolish child is a father’s ruin,(U)
and a quarrelsome wife is like
the constant dripping of a leaky roof.(V)
15 Laziness brings on deep sleep,
and the shiftless go hungry.(Y)
16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,
but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die.(Z)
17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(AA)
and he will reward them for what they have done.(AB)
18 Discipline your children, for in that there is hope;
do not be a willing party to their death.(AC)
19 A hot-tempered person must pay the penalty;
rescue them, and you will have to do it again.
20 Listen to advice and accept discipline,(AD)
and at the end you will be counted among the wise.(AE)
21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(AF)
22 What a person desires is unfailing love[b];
better to be poor than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;
then one rests content, untouched by trouble.(AG)
24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth!(AH)
25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
rebuke the discerning,(AI) and they will gain knowledge.(AJ)
26 Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother(AK)
is a child who brings shame and disgrace.
27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(AL)
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.(AM)
29 Penalties are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.(AN)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 19:7 The meaning of the Hebrew for this sentence is uncertain.
- Proverbs 19:22 Or Greed is a person’s shame
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