Proverbs 19
1 Better is the poore that walketh in his vprightnes, then he that abuseth his lips, and is a foole.
Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.
All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
12 The Kings wrath is like the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is like the dewe vpon ye grasse.
The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.
13 A foolish sonne is the calamitie of his father, and the contentions of a wife are like a continuall dropping.
A foolish son is the destruction of his father; and the bitter arguments of a wife are like drops of rain falling without end.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
House and wealth are a heritage from fathers, but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Hate of work sends deep sleep on a man: and he who has no industry will go without food.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
19 A man of much anger shall suffer punishment: and though thou deliuer him, yet wil his anger come againe.
A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
23 The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.
The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.
