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