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 that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2 For without knowledge the minde is not good, and he that hasteth with his feete, sinneth.
Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastes with his feet sins.
3 The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.
The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.
4 Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.
Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
6 Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.
Many will implore the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.
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 brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are lacking to him.
8 He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.
He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
9 A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
10 Pleasure is not comely for a foole, much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes.
Delight is not suitable for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11 The discretion of man deferreth his anger: and his glory is to passe by an offence.
The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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 as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon 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 calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of the fathers: but a prudent wife commeth of the Lord.
House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15 Slouthfulnes causeth to fall asleepe, and a deceitfull person shall be affamished.
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall dye.
He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
17 He that hath mercy vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord: and the Lord will recompense him that which he hath giuen.
He that has pity upon the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope, and let not thy soule spare for his murmuring.
Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
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 shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
20 Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21 Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
22 That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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 tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24 The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.
A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25 Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.
Strike a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26 He that destroyeth his father, or chaseth away his mother, is a lewde and shamefull childe.
He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
27 My sonne, heare no more the instruction, that causeth to erre from ye words of knowledge.
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to go astray from the words of knowledge.
28 A wicked witnes mocketh at iudgement, and the mouth of ye wicked swalloweth vp iniquitie.
An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29 But iudgements are prepared for the scorners, and stripes for the backe of the fooles.
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
