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Proverbs 19
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862
KJV
King James Version · 1611
1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
1Better <FI>is<Fi> the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse <FI>in<Fi> his lips, who <FI>is<Fi> a fool.
1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
2Also, without knowledge the soul <FI>is<Fi> not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.
2Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
3The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.
3The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
4Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.
4Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.
4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
5A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
6Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.
6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.
7All the brethren of the poor have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words--they are not!
7All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
8Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
9A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
10Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes.
10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
11The wisdom of a man hath deferred his anger, And his glory <FI>is<Fi> to pass over transgression.
11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.
12The wrath of a king <FI>is<Fi> a growl as of a young lion, And as dew on the herb his good-will.
12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
13A calamity to his father <FI>is<Fi> a foolish son, And the contentions of a wife <FI>are<Fi> a continual dropping.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
14House and wealth <FI>are<Fi> the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> an understanding wife.
14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
15Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; But he that is careless of his ways shall die.
16Whoso is keeping the command is keeping his soul, Whoso is despising His ways dieth.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
17Whoso is lending <FI>to<Fi> Jehovah is favouring the poor, And his deed He repayeth to him.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; And set not thy heart on his destruction.
18Chastise thy son, for there is hope, And to put him to death lift not up thy soul.
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver him, thou must do it yet again.
19A man of great wrath is bearing punishment, For, if thou dost deliver, yet again thou dost add.
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
20Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
21Many <FI>are<Fi> the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.
21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
22That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
22The desirableness of a man <FI>is<Fi> his kindness, And better <FI>is<Fi> the poor than a liar.
22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23The fear of Jehovahtendethto life; And hethat hath itshall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
23The fear of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> to life, And satisfied he remaineth--he is not charged with evil.
23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
25A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
26Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion.
26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27Cease, my son, to hear instruction Onlyto err from the words of knowledge.
27Cease, my son, to hear instruction--To err from sayings of knowledge.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.