Proverbs (Sentences), 19

[1] Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips and unwise. •

[2] Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble. •

[3] The folly of a man supplanteth his steps: and he fretteth in his mind against God. •

[4] Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

[5] A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall not escape. •

[6] Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

[7] The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing. •

[8] But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence, shall find good things. •

[9] A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish. •

[10] Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes. •

[11] The learning of a man is known by patience: and his glory is to pass over wrongs. •

[12] As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass. •

[13] A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through. •

[14] House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord. •

[15] Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. •

[16] He that keepeth the commandment, keepeth his own soul: but he that neglecteth his own way, shall die. •

[17] He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him. •

[18] Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul. •

[19] He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away, he shall add another thing. •

[20] Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.

[21] There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm. •

[22] A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man. •

[23] The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in the fulness without being visited with evil. •

[24] The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth. •

[25] The wicked man being scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man, he will understand discipline. •

[26] He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy. •

[27] Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge. •

[28] An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. •

[29] Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools. •