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Unverified edition · Chapter 19

Reading language: English · Original language (catalog): Hebrew / Aramaic

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Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

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Proverbs 19:2

Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

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Proverbs 19:3

The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

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Proverbs 19:4

Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

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Proverbs 19:5

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

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Proverbs 19:6

Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

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Proverbs 19:7

All 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.

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Proverbs 19:8

He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

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Proverbs 19:9

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

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Proverbs 19:10

Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

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Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

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Proverbs 19:12

The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

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Proverbs 19:13

A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

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Proverbs 19:14

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

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Proverbs 19:15

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

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Proverbs 19:16

He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

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Proverbs 19:17

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

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Proverbs 19:18

Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

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Proverbs 19:19

A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

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Proverbs 19:20

Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

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Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

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Proverbs 19:22

The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

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Proverbs 19:23

The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

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Proverbs 19:24

A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

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Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:26

He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

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Proverbs 19:27

Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

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Proverbs 19:28

An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

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Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

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