Proverbs 19
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1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.1Better a poor person who lives with integrity than someone who has deceitful lips and is a fool.
2Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.2Even zeal is not good without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily sins.
3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.3A person's own foolishness leads him astray, yet his heart rages against the LORD.
4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.
5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.
6Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.6Many seek a ruler's favor, and everyone is a friend of one who gives gifts.
7All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.7All the brothers of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends keep their distance from him! He may pursue them with words, but they are not there.
8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.8The one who acquires good sense loves himself; one who safeguards understanding finds success.
9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies perishes.
10Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool-- how much less for a slave to rule over princes!
11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.11A person's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.
12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.12A king's rage is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.13A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a wife's nagging is an endless dripping.
14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.14A house and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.
15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.15Laziness induces deep sleep, and a lazy person will go hungry.
16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.16The one who keeps commands preserves himself; one who disregards his ways will die.
17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and he will give a reward to the lender.
18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.18Discipline your son while there is hope; don't set your heart on being the cause of his death.
19A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.19A person with intense anger bears the penalty; if you rescue him, you'll have to do it again.
20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.20Listen to counsel and receive instruction so that you may be wise later in life.
21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.21Many plans are in a person's heart, but the LORD's decree will prevail.
22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.22What is desirable in a person is his fidelity; better to be a poor person than a liar.
23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one will sleep at night without danger.
24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.24The slacker buries his hand in the bowl; he doesn't even bring it back to his mouth!
25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.25Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson; rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
26He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.26The one who plunders his father and evicts his mother is a disgraceful and shameful son.
27If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.27If you stop listening to correction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.28A worthless witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.
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