Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2 Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
3 The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God.
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Jehovah.
4 Riches add many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5 A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6 Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
Many will seek the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7 The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him. He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8 But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
10 Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
12 Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
14 A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
15 Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17 Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
He who has pity on the poor lends to Jehovah; he will reward him.
18 Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not be a willing party to his death.
19 Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20 Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21 There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
There are many plans in a man's heart, but Jehovah's counsel will prevail.
22 An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
23 The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
The fear of Jehovah leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24 The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26 Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27 Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28 An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish.
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
