Proverbs 19 (NET)

Proverbs 19:1¹Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:2²It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:3³A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the Lord.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:4⁴Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:5⁵A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:6⁶Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:7⁷All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him— one who chases words, which are nothing.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:8⁸The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:9⁹A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:10¹⁰Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:11¹¹A person’s wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:12¹²A king’s wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:13¹³A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:14¹⁴A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:15¹⁵Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:16¹⁶The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:17¹⁷The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:18¹⁸Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:19¹⁹A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:20²⁰Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:21²¹There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord that will stand.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:22²²What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:23²³Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:24²⁴The sluggard has plunged his hand into the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:25²⁵Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:26²⁶The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:27²⁷If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:28²⁸A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s

Proverbs 19:29²⁹Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.Copy LinkCopy VerseKJV+Strong’s