Pro 19 | KJVA | STEP | Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity , than he that is perverse in his lips , and is a fool .

Proverbs 19

CHAPTER 19.

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. ^{▼▼ unpunished: Heb. held innocent} 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. ^{▼▼ him…: Heb. a man of gifts} 7 All 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. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. ^{▼▼ wisdom: Heb. an heart} 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. ^{▼▼ discretion: or, prudence} 12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord. 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. ^{▼▼ that which…: or, his deed} 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. ^{▼▼ for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die} 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. ^{▼▼ do: Heb. add} 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. ^{▼▼ will beware: Heb. will be cunning} 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. ^{▼▼ An…: Heb. A witness of Belial} 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.