Proverbs 19:7-17

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.