Proverbs 19

1Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

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 man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips and unwise.

2Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.

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.

2Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.

3The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.

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 folly of a man supplanteth his steps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.

4Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.

4Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

4Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.

4Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

5A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

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 court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.

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 honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

7All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, — they are not [to be found].

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!

7The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

8He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

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.

8But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things.

9A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.

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.

10Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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.

10Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor 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 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 learning of a man is known by patience: and his glory is to pass over wrongs.

12The king's displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

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.

12As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.

13A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

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 grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.

14House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.

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 given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord.

15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.

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; he that is careless of his ways shall die.

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 neglecteth his own way, shall die.

17He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.

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 mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.

18Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.

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.

18Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.

19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again.

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.

19He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing.

20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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 mayst be wise in thy latter end.

21Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.

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 thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

22The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.

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.

22A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.

23The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

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 is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil.

24A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

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.

24The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

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.

25The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline.

26He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

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 afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.

27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.

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 not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.

28A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.

28A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

28A worthless witness scorneth judgment, And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

28An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

29Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

29Judgments have been prepared for scorners, And stripes for the back of fools!

29Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.