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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 subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
4Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
4Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.
5A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6Many court the favor of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to [another] man .
6Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives 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 relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.
8He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps 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. He who utters lies shall perish.
10Delight does not suit a fool, nor [is it seemly] if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.
10Delicate living is not appropriate 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 makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
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 like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on 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. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.
14Fathers divide house and substance to [their] children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.
14House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
15Cowardice possesses the effeminate [man]; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
15Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.
16He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in 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 who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
18Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
18Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
19A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.
19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
20Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21[There are] many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
21There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
22Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
22That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. 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 Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even [bring] them up to his mouth .
24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he 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.
25Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26He that dishonors his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.
26He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
27If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray 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.
28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
29Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.