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Proverbs 19
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3The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart .
3The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.
4Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
4Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
6Many court the favor of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man.
6Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
7Every one who hates [his] poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.
7All 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.
8He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
10Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
10Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.
11The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12The threatening of a kingis like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favor.
12The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
13A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows [paid out] of the hire of a harlot are not pure.
13A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
14House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
15Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
15Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
16He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
17He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.
17He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
18Chasten your son , for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
18Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
19A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
20Hear , son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
20Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
21There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
22Mercy is a fruit to a man : and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
22The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
23The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
23The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
24He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth .
24A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.
25Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
26He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
26He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
27Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
28He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgment.
28An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.