Proverbs 19:1-29 NCV

[1] It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies. [2] Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake. [3] People's own foolishness ruins their lives, but in their minds they blame the LORD. [4] Wealthy people are always finding more friends, but the poor lose all theirs. [5] A witness who lies will not go free; liars will never escape. [6] Many people want to please a leader, and everyone is friends with those who give gifts. [7] Poor people's relatives avoid them; even their friends stay far away. They run after them, begging, but they are gone. [8] Those who get wisdom do themselves a favor, and those who love learning will succeed. [9] A witness who lies will not go free, liars will die. [10] A fool should not live in luxury. A slave should not rule over princes. [11] The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults. [12] An angry king is like a roaring lion, but his kindness is like the dew on the grass. [13] A foolish child brings disaster to a father, and a quarreling wife is like dripping water. [14] Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a wise wife is a gift from the LORD. [15] Lazy people sleep a lot, and idle people will go hungry. [16] Those who obey the commands protect themselves, but those who are careless will die. [17] Being kind to the poor is like lending to the LORD; he will reward you for what you have done. [18] Correct your children while there is still hope; do not let them destroy themselves. [19] People with quick tempers will have to pay for it. If you help them out once, you will have to do it again. [20] Listen to advice and accept correction, and in the end you will be wise. [21] People can make all kinds of plans, but only the LORD's plan will happen. [22] People want others to be loyal, so it is better to be poor than to be a liar. [23] Those who respect the LORD will live and be satisfied, unbothered by trouble. [24] Though the lazy person puts his hand in the dish, he won't lift the food to his mouth. [25] Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge. [26] A child who robs his father and sends away his mother brings shame and disgrace on himself. [27] Don't stop listening to correction, my child, or you will forget what you have already learned. [28] An evil witness makes fun of fairness, and wicked people love what is evil. [29] People who make fun of wisdom will be punished, and the backs of foolish people will be beaten.