Proverbs 19:1-29 NET

[1] Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool. [2] It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices. [3] A person's folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD. [4] Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend. [5] A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment. [6] Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts. [7] All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him-one who chases words, which are nothing. [8] The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper. [9] A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish. [10] Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes! [11] A person's wisdom has made him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. [12] A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping. [14] A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. [15] Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry. [16] The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die. [17] The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and the LORD will repay him for his good deed. [18] Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death. [19] A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again. [20] Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life. [21] There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD that will stand. [22] What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar. [23] Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity. [24] The sluggard has plunged his hand into the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth! [25] Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge. [26] The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace. [27] If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge. [28] A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. [29] Penalties have been prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.