Thematic Bible
Proverbs 19:1 (show verse)
Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
Proverbs 19:2 (show verse)
Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge,
And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
Proverbs 19:3 (show verse)
The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes];
Then his heart is resentful and rages against the Lord [for, being a fool, he blames the Lord instead of himself].
Proverbs 19:4 (show verse)
Wealth makes many friends,
But a poor man is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:5 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes out lies will not escape.
Proverbs 19:6 (show verse)
Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man,
And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:7 (show verse)
All the brothers of a poor man hate him;
How much more do his friends abandon him!
He pursues them with words, but they are gone.
Proverbs 19:8 (show verse)
He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul;
He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
Proverbs 19:9 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished,
And he who breathes lies will perish.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 19:10 (show verse)
Luxury is not fitting for a fool;
Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:11 (show verse)
Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger,
And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
Proverbs 19:12 (show verse)
The king’s wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion,
But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:13 (show verse)
A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father,
And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
Proverbs 19:14 (show verse)
House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers,
But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:15 (show verse)
Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity],
And the idle person will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:16 (show verse)
He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the Lord] keeps (guards) his own life,
But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die.
Proverbs 19:17 (show verse)
He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the Lord,
And the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 19:18 (show verse)
Discipline and teach your son while there is hope,
And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.
Proverbs 19:19 (show verse)
A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control];
For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
Proverbs 19:20 (show verse)
Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction,
That you may be wise in the time to come.
Proverbs 19:21 (show verse)
Many plans are in a man’s mind,
But it is the Lord’s purpose for him that will stand (be carried out).
Proverbs 19:22 (show verse)
That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love,
But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
Proverbs 19:23 (show verse)
The fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.
Proverbs 19:24 (show verse)
The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish,
But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
No Themes for this verse.
Proverbs 19:25 (show verse)
Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent;
Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
Proverbs 19:26 (show verse)
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother
Is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 19:27 (show verse)
Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 (show verse)
A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice,
And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29 (show verse)
Judgments are prepared for scoffers,
And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools.