Proverbs 19:20-25 in English

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

²² That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

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

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

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

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

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

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The desire of a man is the measure of his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Pay attention when people give you good advice and learn from them, in order that you will become wise for the rest of your life.

²¹ People plan to do many kinds of things, but what will happen is what Yahweh has decided will happen.

²² People want others to be loyal to them; it is better to be poor than to tell a lie to a judge in court in order to get money.

²³ Those who have an awesome respect for Yahweh will live a long life; they rest peacefully and are not harmed during the night.

²⁴ Some people are extremely lazy; they put their hand in a dish to take some food but do not even lift the food up to their mouths.

²⁵ If you punish someone who makes fun of those who are wise, those who ◄are naive/need to be instructed► will learn to do what is smart; if you rebuke those who are wise, they will listen to what you say and become wiser.

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

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

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

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

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

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

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.

²¹ A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.

²² The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.

²³ The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.

²⁴ The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.

²⁵ When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.

²² The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.

²⁴ A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.

²² A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.

²³ The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.

²⁴ The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.

²⁵ The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction so that you'll eventually become wise.

²¹ Human beings make many plans in their minds, but the final decision is the Lord's.

²² The most desirable thing in anyone is trustworthy love; it is better to be poor than a liar.

²³ Honoring the Lord is life, and you will rest contentedly, safe from harm.

²⁴ Lazy people put their hands in a dish, and won't even lift the food to their mouths.

²⁵ If you punish someone who mocks, you may help an immature person to learn. Correct the wise, and they become wiser.

²⁰ Heare counsell and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter ende.

²¹ Many deuises are in a mans heart: but the counsell of the Lord shall stand.

²² That that is to be desired of a man, is his goodnes, and a poore man is better then a lyer.

²³ The feare of the Lord leadeth to life: and he that is filled therewith, shall continue, and shall not be visited with euill.

²⁴ The slouthfull hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not put it to his mouth againe.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the foolish wil beware: and reproue the prudent, and he wil vnderstand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man's heart; but the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The lust of a man is his shame; and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life; and he that hath it shall abide satisfied, he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it back to his mouth.

²⁵ When thou smitest a scorner, the simple will become prudent; and when one that hath understanding is reproved, he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man’s heart; Nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: And a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the Lord tendeth to life: And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and accept correction, in order that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord alone will stand firm.

²² The longing of a man is to exercise his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the Lord leadeth unto life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ When a slothful man hath hidden his hand in the dish, then will he not even bring it back to his mouth.

²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will become prudent; and if one that hath understanding be admonished, he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, That thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

²¹ There are many thoughts in a man’s heart; But the counsel of the Lord abides forever.

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

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

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

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

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That thou mayst be wise in thy latter years.

²¹ Many are the devices in the heart of a man; But the purpose of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The charm of a man is his kindness; And better is a poor man than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life, And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ The slothful man dippeth his hand into the dish: He doth not bring it back even to his mouth.

²⁵ Strike the scoffer, and the simple will become prudent; Reprove a man of understanding, and he will discern knowledge.

²⁰ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Adonai ’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his cheshed ·loving-kindness·. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Adonai leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to advice and accept instruction, so you may become wise by the end of your life.

²¹ Many are the plans in a person's heart, but it is the purpose of Yahweh that will stand.

²² Loyalty is what a person desires and a poor person is better than a liar.

²³ Honor for Yahweh leads people to life; anyone who has it will be satisfied and not afflicted by harm.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back up to his mouth.

²⁵ Strike a mocker, and the naive person will become prudent; discipline one who is discerning, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

²¹ There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

²⁴ A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Smite a scorner and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

²¹ There are many plans in a man’s heart, but the LORD’s counsel will prevail.

²² That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.

²³ The fear of the LORD leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

²⁴ The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

²⁵ Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

²⁰ Hear thou counsel, and take thou doctrine; that thou be wise in thy last things.

²¹ Many thoughts there be in the heart of a man; but the will of the Lord shall dwell.

²² A needy man is merciful; and better is a poor just or rightwise man, than a man liar.

²³ Dread of the Lord leadeth to life; and he that dreadeth God shall dwell in plenty, without visiting of the worst or without full evil visiting.

²⁴ A slow man hideth his hand under his armpit, and putteth it not to his mouth.

²⁵ When a man full of pestilence is beaten, a fool shall be the wiser. If thou blamest a wise man, he shall understand teaching.

²⁰ Hear thou counsel, and take thou doctrine; that thou be wise in thy last things. (Listen thou to advice, and receive thou teaching, or instruction; so that thou shalt be wise until thy last breath.)

²¹ Many thoughts there be in the heart of a man; but the will of the Lord shall dwell. (There (be) many plans in a person’s heart; but the Lord’s purpose shall stand, (yea, it shall prevail).)

²² A needy man is merciful; and better is a poor (but) just man, than a man (who is a) liar. (A person in need is merciful; and it is better to be poor but righteous, than to be a liar.)

²³ Dread of the Lord leadeth to life; and he that dreadeth God shall dwell in plenty, without visiting of the worst/without full evil visiting. (Fear of the Lord leadeth to life; and he who feareth God shall live amidst plenty, without the visiting of the adversary. /Reverence for the Lord leadeth to life; and he who revereth God shall live amidst plenty, without the assailing of great evil.)

²⁴ A slow man, (that is, a lazy person), hideth his hand under his armpit, and putteth it not to his mouth.

²⁵ When a man full of pestilence is beaten, a fool shall be the wiser, (if he will but learn from his example, or from his experience). (But) If thou blamest a wise man, he shall understand (the) teaching.

²⁰ Hear counsel and receive instruction, So that thou art wise in thy latter end.

²¹ Many are the purposes in a man's heart, And the counsel of Jehovah it standeth.

²² The desirableness of a man is his kindness, And better is the poor than a liar.

²³ The fear of Jehovah is to life, And satisfied he remaineth — he is not charged with evil.

²⁴ The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

²⁵ A scorner smite, and the simple acts prudently, And give reproof to the intelligent, He understandeth knowledge.