Proverbs 19:3-9 in English

³ The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.

⁴ Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.

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

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

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

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

⁷ Every 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 uses provoking words shall not escape.

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

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

³ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

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

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

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

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

⁷ Every 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.

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

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

³ The foolishness of man subverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth addeth many friends: but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him! he pursueth them with words, but they are gone.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that uttereth lies shall perish.

³ Some people are ruined as a result of their own foolish actions, and when that happens, they SYN angrily say that it is Yahweh's fault.

⁴ Those who are rich easily find people who want to be their friends, but when people become poor, their friends often desert them.

⁵ Those who tell lies in court will surely be punished LIT; they will not escape it.

⁶ Many people try to persuade important people to do favors for them; everyone wants to be a friend of those who give gifts.

⁷ Even the relatives of someone who becomes poor hate him, and his friends certainly stay away from him, too; even if he tries to talk with them, they will not be his friends again.

⁸ Those who become wise IDM are doing a favor for themselves; those who get good sense will prosper.

⁹ Those who tell lies in court will certainly be punished LIT; they will be ruined.

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

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

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

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

⁷ Every 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.

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

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

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favour of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.

⁴ Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.

⁵ A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.

⁶ Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.

⁷ All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...

⁸ He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.

⁹ A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.

³ The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.

⁴ Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.

⁷ All the brethren of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth them with words, — they are not to be found.

⁸ He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.

³ The folly of a man supplanteth his seeps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.

⁴ Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.

⁷ The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.

⁸ But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.

³ People mess up their lives by their own stupidity, and then get angry with the Lord.

⁴ If you're rich, you get a lot of friends, but if you're poor, you lose any friends you had.

⁵ A false witness will be punished; liars won't get away with their lies.

⁶ Many ask favors from important people, and everyone's a friend of the generous.

⁷ If a poor man's relatives can't stand him, how much more will his friends avoid him! He tries to talk with them but they don't listen.

⁸ If you become wise, you have good self-esteem; if you learn good sense you'll be successful.

⁹ A false witness will be punished; people who tell lies will perish.

³ The foolishnesse of a man peruerteth his way, and his heart freateth against the Lord.

⁴ Riches gather many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour.

⁵ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall not escape.

⁶ Many reuerence the face of the prince, and euery man is friend to him that giueth giftes.

⁷ All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more will his friends depart farre from him? though hee be instant with wordes, yet they will not.

⁸ He that possesseth vnderstanding, loueth his owne soule, and keepeth wisdome to finde goodnesse.

⁹ A false witnes shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man perverteth his way; and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth addeth many friends; but as for the poor, his friend separateth himself from him.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will entreat the favour of the liberal man; and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He that pursueth words, they turn against him.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that breatheth forth lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: And his heart fretteth against the Lord.

⁴ Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbour.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will intreat the favour of the prince: And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.

³ The folly of a man perverteth his way, and against the Lord will his heart rage.

⁴ Wealth bringeth many friends; but the poor becometh separated from his only friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; and every one is the friend to him that bestoweth gifts.

⁷ All the brothers of the poor hate him: how much more do his friends go far away from him! he pursueth their promises; but these are all that he hath.

⁸ He that getteth intelligence loveth his own soul: he that guardeth understanding will find happiness.

⁹ A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.

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

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

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

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

⁷ Every 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 uses provoking words shall not escape.

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

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; And whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

³ The folly of man destroyeth his way, And then his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth maketh many friends; But the poor is separated from his neighbor.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many are they who caress the noble, And every one is the friend of him who giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor man hate him; How much more do his friends go far from him! He runneth after their words,—they are gone!

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth himself; He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished, And he that speaketh lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Adonai .

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom 'ahav ·affectionately loves· his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ A person's folly ruins his life and his heart rages against Yahweh.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friends.

⁵ A false witness will not go unpunished and he who breathes out lies will not escape.

⁶ Many will ask for a favor from a generous person and everyone is a friend of the one who gives gifts.

⁷ All the brothers of a poor man hate him; how much more do his friends who go far away from him! He calls out to them, but they are gone.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own life; he who keeps understanding will find what is good.

⁹ A false witness will not go unpunished, but the one who breathes out lies will perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favour of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him .

⁸ He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against the LORD.

⁴ Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.

⁶ Many will entreat the favour of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

⁷ 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.

⁸ He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.

³ The folly of a man deceiveth his steps; and he burneth in his soul against God.

⁴ Riches increase full many friends; forsooth also they be departed from a poor man, which he had.

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh leasings, shall not escape.

⁶ Many men honour the person of a mighty man; and they be friends of him that dealeth gifts.

⁷ The brethren of a poor man hate him; furthermore and the friends went away far from him. He that pursueth or followeth words only, shall have nothing;

⁸ but he that holdeth stably the mind, loveth his soul, and the keeper of prudence shall find goods.

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh leasings, shall perish.

³ The folly of a man deceiveth his steps (or A person’s foolishness perverteth his own way); and he burneth in his soul against God.

⁴ Riches increase full many friends; forsooth also they be departed from a poor man, which he had, (or but the friends which a poor person had, shall soon depart).

⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh leasings, shall not escape. (A lying witness shall not go unpunished; and he who speaketh lies, shall not escape.)

⁶ Many men honour the person of a mighty man; and they be friends of him that dealeth (out) gifts.

⁷ The brethren of a poor man hate him; furthermore and the friends went away far from him. He that followeth words only, shall have nothing; (The brothers of a poor man hate him; and furthermore his friends shall go far away from him. He who followeth after only words, shall soon have nothing;)

⁸ but he that holdeth stably the mind, loveth his soul, and the keeper of prudence shall find goods. (but he who keepeth his mind stable, loveth, or helpeth, his own life, and the keeper of understanding, or of discernment, shall obtain good things.)

⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he that speaketh leasings, shall perish. (A lying witness shall not go unpunished; and he who speaketh lies, shall perish.)

³ The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.

⁴ Wealth addeth many friends, And the poor from his neighbour is separated.

⁵ A false witness is not acquitted, Whoso breatheth out lies is not delivered.

⁶ Many entreat the face of the noble, And all have made friendship to a man of gifts.

⁷ All the brethren of the poor have hated him, Surely also his friends have been far from him, He is pursuing words — they are not!

⁸ Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.

⁹ A false witness is not acquitted, And whoso breatheth out lies perisheth.