1Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
2Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
3Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
4Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
5The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
6The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
7Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
8Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
9A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.19.5 unpunished: Heb. held innocent
10A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.19.5 unpunished: Heb. held innocent
11Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.19.6 him…: Heb. a man of gifts
12Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.19.6 him…: Heb. a man of gifts
13All 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.
14All 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.
15He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.19.8 wisdom: Heb. an heart
16He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.19.8 wisdom: Heb. an heart
17A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
18A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
19Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
20Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
21The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.19.11 discretion: or, prudence
22The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.19.11 discretion: or, prudence
23The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
24The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
25A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
26A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
27House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
28House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
29Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
30Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
31He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
32He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
33He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.19.17 that which…: or, his deed
34He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.19.17 that which…: or, his deed
35Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.19.18 for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
36Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.19.18 for…: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die
37A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.19.19 do: Heb. add
38A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.19.19 do: Heb. add
39Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
40Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
41There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
42There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
43The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
44The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
45The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
46The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
47A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
48A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
49Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.19.25 will beware: Heb. will be cunning
50Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.19.25 will beware: Heb. will be cunning
51He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
52He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
53Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
54Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
55An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.19.28 An…: Heb. A witness of Belial
56An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.19.28 An…: Heb. A witness of Belial
57Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
58Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.