Thematic Bible
Proverbs 19:1 (show verse)
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:2 (show verse)
It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.
Proverbs 19:3 (show verse)
A person's folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the Lord.
Proverbs 19:4 (show verse)
Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:5 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.
Proverbs 19:6 (show verse)
Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:7 (show verse)
All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him -- he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.
Proverbs 19:8 (show verse)
The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.
Proverbs 19:9 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.
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Proverbs 19:10 (show verse)
Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!
Proverbs 19:11 (show verse)
A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:12 (show verse)
A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:13 (show verse)
A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.
Proverbs 19:14 (show verse)
A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:15 (show verse)
Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.
Proverbs 19:16 (show verse)
The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.
Proverbs 19:17 (show verse)
The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
Proverbs 19:18 (show verse)
Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.
Proverbs 19:19 (show verse)
A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.
Proverbs 19:20 (show verse)
Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.
Proverbs 19:21 (show verse)
There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
Proverbs 19:22 (show verse)
What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:23 (show verse)
Fearing the Lord leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.
Proverbs 19:24 (show verse)
The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
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Proverbs 19:25 (show verse)
Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 19:26 (show verse)
The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.
Proverbs 19:27 (show verse)
If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 (show verse)
A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29 (show verse)
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.