Proverbs 19
3 The folly of a man spoils his ways:
and he blames God in his heart.
4 Wealth acquires many friends; but
the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
5 A false witness shall not be
unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
6 Many court the favour of kings; but
every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
7 Every one who hates
his poor brother shall also be far from friendship.
Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man
will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that uses
provoking words shall not escape.
8 He that procures wisdom loves
himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be
unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
10 Delight does not suit a fool, nor
is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with
haughtiness. 11 A merciful man is
long-suffering; and his
aGr. boasting comes upon.triumph overtakes transgressors.
12 The threatening of a king is like
the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.
13 A foolish son is a disgrace to his
father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not
pure. 14 Fathers divide house and
substance to their children: but a wife is suited to
a man by the Lord. 15 bOr, keeps down.Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul
of the sluggard shall hunger. 16 He
that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways
shall perish. 17 He that has pity on
the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his
gift. 18 Chasten thy son, for so he
shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.
19 A malicious man shall be severely
punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
20 Hear, son, the instruction of thy
father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.
21 There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the
counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
22 Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a
poor man is better than a rich liar.
23 The fear of the Lord is life to a
man:
cOr, 'but he that is without fear (sc. of the Lord) shall dwell'
etc.and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
24 He that unjustly hides his hands
in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his
mouth. 25 When a pestilent character
is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he
will understand discretion.
26 He that dishonours his father, and
drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
27 A son who ceases to attend to the
instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
28 He that becomes surety for a
foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall
drink down judgments. 29 Scourges are
preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.