Proverbs 19:3-25

³The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.

⁴Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.

⁵A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.

⁶Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.

⁷Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that used provoking words shall not escape.

⁸He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

⁹A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

¹⁰Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.

¹¹A merciful man is longsuffering; and his triumph overtakes transgressors.

¹²The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.

¹³A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.

¹⁴Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

¹⁵Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.

¹⁶He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

¹⁷He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.

¹⁸Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.

¹⁹A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

²⁰Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.

²¹There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.

²²Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.

²³The fear of the Lord is life to a man: and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.

²⁴He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

²⁵When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.