Proverbs 19:1-29 NKJV

[1] Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. [2] Also it is not good for a soul to be without knowledge, And he sins who hastens with his feet. [3] The foolishness of a man twists his way, And his heart frets against the LORD. [4] Wealth makes many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend. [5] A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies will not escape. [6] Many entreat the favor of the nobility, And every man is a friend to one who gives gifts. [7] All the brothers of the poor hate him; How much more do his friends go far from him! He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him. [8] He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good. [9] A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who speaks lies shall perish. [10] Luxury is not fitting for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule over princes. [11] The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression. [12] The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son is the ruin of his father, And the contentions of a wife are a continual dripping. [14] Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD. [15] Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger. [16] He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of his ways will die. [17] He who has pity on the poor lends to the LORD, And He will pay back what he has given. [18] Chasten your son while there is hope, And do not set your heart on his destruction. [19] A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; For if you rescue him, you will have to do it again. [20] Listen to counsel and receive instruction, That you may be wise in your latter days. [21] There are many plans in a man's heart, Nevertheless the LORD's counsel-that will stand. [22] What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. [23] The fear of the LORD leads to life, And he who has it will abide in satisfaction; He will not be visited with evil. [24] A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. [25] Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; Rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge. [26] He who mistreats his father and chases away his mother Is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. [27] Cease listening to instruction, my son, And you will stray from the words of knowledge. [28] A disreputable witness scorns justice, And the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. [29] Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of fools.