Thematic Bible
Proverbs 19:1 (show verse)
Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:2 (show verse)
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
Proverbs 19:3 (show verse)
The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:4 (show verse)
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:5 (show verse)
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Proverbs 19:6 (show verse)
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:7 (show verse)
All the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
Proverbs 19:8 (show verse)
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Proverbs 19:9 (show verse)
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
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Proverbs 19:10 (show verse)
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:11 (show verse)
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:12 (show verse)
The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:13 (show verse)
A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
Proverbs 19:14 (show verse)
House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:15 (show verse)
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:16 (show verse)
He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:17 (show verse)
He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
Proverbs 19:18 (show verse)
Discipline your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
Proverbs 19:19 (show verse)
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
Proverbs 19:20 (show verse)
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
Proverbs 19:21 (show verse)
There are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
Proverbs 19:22 (show verse)
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:23 (show verse)
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Proverbs 19:24 (show verse)
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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Proverbs 19:25 (show verse)
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:26 (show verse)
He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
Proverbs 19:27 (show verse)
If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 (show verse)
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29 (show verse)
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.