Thematic Bible
Proverbs 19:1 (show verse)
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.
Proverbs 19:2 (show verse)
It is not good to be a person without knowledge. He who hurries often misses the way.
Proverbs 19:3 (show verse)
Man ruins his life by his own foolishness. His heart chafes with anger against Jehovah.
Proverbs 19:4 (show verse)
Wealth makes many friends but poverty drives them away.
Proverbs 19:5 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished. The liar will not escape.
Proverbs 19:6 (show verse)
Many ask favors of the prince. Every man is a friend of a person who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:7 (show verse)
The brothers of the poor hate him. His friends leave him. He pursues them with words but they do not listen!
Proverbs 19:8 (show verse)
He who acquires wisdom loves life. He who guards understanding finds good.
Proverbs 19:9 (show verse)
A false witness will not go unpunished and the liar will perish.
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Proverbs 19:10 (show verse)
Delight is not the custom of a fool much less for a servant to rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:11 (show verse)
The discretion of a man defers anger. It is his glory to overlook a transgression.
Proverbs 19:12 (show verse)
The king's anger is like the roaring of a lion but his favor is like dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 19:13 (show verse)
A foolish son is a disgrace to his father. A contentious wife is like drips from a leaky roof.
Proverbs 19:14 (show verse)
Real estate and riches are the inheritance of fathers. A prudent (wise) (sensible) wife is from Jehovah.
Proverbs 19:15 (show verse)
Laziness propels one into a deep sleep. An idle person will suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:16 (show verse)
He who obeys the commandment saves his life. But he who is careless of his ways will die.
Proverbs 19:17 (show verse)
When you help the poor (needy) (lowly) (depressed) you lend to Jehovah. He will pay you back.
Proverbs 19:18 (show verse)
Correct your son while there is hope. Do not contribute to his death.
Proverbs 19:19 (show verse)
A man of great anger will suffer punishment. Rescue him once and then do it again.
Proverbs 19:20 (show verse)
Listen to counsel and accept instruction (discipline), that you may be wise in the future.
Proverbs 19:21 (show verse)
Many intentions are in men's hearts. Only counsel from Jehovah will stand.
Proverbs 19:22 (show verse)
Kindness is desired in a man. A poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:23 (show verse)
Respect for Jehovah leads to life. He who has it will be satisfied. He will not be visited by evil.
Proverbs 19:24 (show verse)
A lazy man hides his hand in the dish and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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Proverbs 19:25 (show verse)
Strike a scoffer and the simple will be wary. Reprove someone who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.
Proverbs 19:26 (show verse)
He who assaults his father and chases away his mother is a shameful and disgraceful son.
Proverbs 19:27 (show verse)
Stop listening to instruction (discipline) (correction), my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 (show verse)
An ungodly witness scorns judgment. The mouth of the wicked devours evil.
Proverbs 19:29 (show verse)
Penalties are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the back of fools.