Devine Scripture

Proverbs 15:19

Proverbs chapter 15 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The way of the slothful man is as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous is made plain.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The way of the sluggard is as a hedge of thorns; But the path of the upright is made a highway.

Context

v.18A wrathful man stirreth up contention; But he that is slow to anger appeaseth strife.

v.19This passage

v.20A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish man despiseth his mother.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 26:13

    The sluggard saith, There is a lion in the way; A lion is in the streets.

  • Proverbs 22:5

    Thornsandsnares are in the way of the perverse: He that keepeth his soul shall be far from them.

  • Isaiah 30:21

    and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it; when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.

  • Psalms 27:11

    Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; And lead me in a plain path, Because of mine enemies.

  • Proverbs 22:13

    The sluggard saith, There is a lion without; I shall be slain in the streets.

  • Numbers 14:1

    And all the congregation lifted up their voice, and cried; and the people wept that night.