Proverbs 19:1-29 ESV

[1] Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool. [2] Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way. [3] When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD. [4] Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend. [5] A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape. [6] Many seek the favor of a generous man, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. [7] All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them. [8] Whoever gets sense loves his own soul; he who keeps understanding will discover good. [9] A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish. [10] It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes. [11] Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense. [12] A king's wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife's quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. [14] House and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. [15] Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger. [16] Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life; he who despises his ways will die. [17] Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed. [18] Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death. [19] A man of great wrath will pay the penalty, for if you deliver him, you will only have to do it again. [20] Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future. [21] Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. [22] What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. [23] The fear of the LORD leads to life, and whoever has it rests satisfied; he will not be visited by harm. [24] The sluggard buries his hand in the dish and will not even bring it back to his mouth. [25] Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge. [26] He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and reproach. [27] Cease to hear instruction, my son, and you will stray from the words of knowledge. [28] A worthless witness mocks at justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. [29] Condemnation is ready for scoffers, and beating for the backs of fools.