The Proverbs (WEB)

19: 1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity
      Than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.

^19:2It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge;
      Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.

^19:3The foolishness of man subverts his way;
      His heart rages against Yahweh.

^19:4Wealth adds many friends,
      But the poor is separated from his friend.

^19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished.
      He who pours out lies shall not go free.

^19:6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler,
      And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

^19:7All the relatives of the poor shun him:
      How much more do his friends avoid him!
      He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.

^19:8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul.
      He who keeps understanding shall find good.

^19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished.
      He who utters lies shall perish.

^19:10Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool,
      Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

^19:11The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger.
      It is his glory to overlook an offense.

^19:12The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion,
      But his favor is like dew on the grass.

^19:13A foolish son is the calamity of his father.
      A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.

^19:14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
      But a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

^19:15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep.
      The idle soul shall suffer hunger.

^19:16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul,
      But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.

^19:17He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh;
      He will reward him.

^19:18Discipline your son, for there is hope;
      Don't be a willing party to his death.

^19:19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty,
      For if you rescue him, you must do it again.

^19:20Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
      That you may be wise in your latter end.

^19:21There are many plans in a man's heart,
      But Yahweh's counsel will prevail.

^19:22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness.
      A poor man is better than a liar.

^19:23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment;
      He rests and will not be touched by trouble.

^19:24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
      He will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

^19:25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence;
      Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

^19:26He who robs his father and drives away his mother,
      Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.

^19:27Stop, my son, listening to instruction,
      And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

^19:28A corrupt witness mocks justice,
      And the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.

^19:29Penalties are prepared for scoffers,
      And beatings for the backs of fools.

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