Proverbs 19

1Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in his speech and is a fool.

2Also, desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever hurries with his feet sins.

3A man's folly twists his way, and his heart rages against Yahweh.

4Wealth adds many friends, but a poor man is separated from his friend.

5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes out lies will not escape.

6Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

7All the brothers of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends distance themselves from him! He pursues words, but they are not there.

8Whoever gains sense loves his own life; whoever keeps understanding will find good.

9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who breathes out lies will perish.

10Luxury is not fitting for a fool, much less for a servant to rule over princes.

11A man's insight makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

12A king’s wrath is like the growling of a young lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

13A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.

14A house and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.

15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and a slack person will go hungry.

16Whoever keeps the commandment preserves his life, but whoever is careless about his ways will die.

17Whoever is gracious to the poor lends to Yahweh, and he will repay him for his deed.

18Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.

19A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.

20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, so that you may become wise in your future.

21Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the counsel of Yahweh will stand.

22What makes a man desirable is his kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar.

23The fear of Yahweh leads to life, and whoever has it will sleep satisfied; he will not be visited by harm.

24The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

25Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become shrewd; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

26A son who abuses his father and drives away his mother brings shame and disgrace.

27Stop listening to instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

28A worthless witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.

29Punishments are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.