Proverbs 19:6-22

⁶Many court the favor 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 uses 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 whosoever 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 long-suffering; 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 favor.

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 thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; And be not exalted in thy 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 thy father, That thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

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

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