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.
Proverbs 19
Proverbs 19:8-21