Proverbs 19

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1. 1Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2. 2Also, it is not good for the soul to be without knowledge, and whoever rushes with his feet sins.
3. 3A person's foolishness ruins his path, and his heart frets against the LORD.
4. 4Wealth attracts many friends, but the poor are separated from their neighbor.
5. 5A false witness will not go unpunished, and anyone who speaks lies will not escape.
6. 6Many seek the favor of a prince, and everyone is a friend to the one who gives gifts.
7. 7All the brothers of the poor hate him; how much more do his friends distance themselves from him? He chases after them with words, but they are not there for him.
8. 8Whoever gets wisdom loves his own soul; whoever keeps understanding will find good.
9. 9A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever speaks lies will perish.
10. 10Delight is not fitting for a fool, and even less so for a servant to rule over princes.
11. 11The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
12. 12The king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13. 13A foolish son brings disaster to his father, and a wife's quarrels are like constant dripping.
14. 14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15. 15Laziness leads to a deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.
16. 16Whoever keeps the commandment preserves his own soul, but whoever despises his ways will die.
17. 17Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for what he has given.
18. 18Discipline your son while there is hope, and do not let your soul spare for his crying.
19. 19A person with great anger will face punishment; if you rescue them, you will have to do it again.
20. 20Listen to advice and accept instruction, so that you may be wise in the end.
21. 21There are many plans in a person's heart, but it is the counsel of the LORD that will prevail.
22. 22The desire of a person is his kindness, and a poor person is better than a liar.
23. 23The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it will live satisfied; he will not be visited with evil.
24. 24A lazy person hides his hand in his bosom and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
25. 25Strike a mocker, and the simple will learn caution; correct someone with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
26. 26A son who wastes his father and drives away his mother causes shame and brings disgrace.
27. 27Stop, my son, listening to instruction that leads you away from the words of knowledge.
28. 28An ungodly witness scorns judgment, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
29. 29Punishments are ready for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.