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Proverbs 19 :: Brenton's English Septuagint (BES)

Pro 19:3

Pro 19:3The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.

Pro 19:4

Pro 19:4Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.

Pro 19:5

Pro 19:5A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that accuses unjustly shall not escape.

Pro 19:6

Pro 19:6Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.

Pro 19:7

Pro 19:7Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He that does much harm perfects mischief; and he that uses provoking words shall not escape.

Pro 19:8

Pro 19:8He that procures wisdom loves himself; and he that keeps wisdom shall find good.

Pro 19:9

Pro 19:9A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whosoever shall kindle mischief shall perish by it.

Pro 19:10

Pro 19:10Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with haughtiness.

Pro 19:11

Pro 19:11A merciful man is long-suffering; and his [fn]triumph overtakes transgressors.

Pro 19:12

Pro 19:12The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass, so is his favour.

Pro 19:13

Pro 19:13A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are not pure.

Pro 19:14

Pro 19:14Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man by the Lord.

Pro 19:15

Pro 19:15 [fn]Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.

Pro 19:16

Pro 19:16He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall perish.

Pro 19:17

Pro 19:17He that has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according to his gift.

Pro 19:18

Pro 19:18Chasten thy son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in thy soul to haughtiness.

Pro 19:19

Pro 19:19A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also lose his life.

Pro 19:20

Pro 19:20Hear, son, the instruction of thy father, that thou mayest be wise at thy latter end.

Pro 19:21

Pro 19:21 There are many thoughts in a man's heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.

Pro 19:22

Pro 19:22Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.

Pro 19:23

Pro 19:23The fear of the Lord is life to a man: [fn]and he shall lodge without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.

Pro 19:24

Pro 19:24He that unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.

Pro 19:25

Pro 19:25When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if thou reprove a wise man, he will understand discretion.

Pro 19:26

Pro 19:26He that dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall be exposed to reproach.

Pro 19:27

Pro 19:27A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.

Pro 19:28

Pro 19:28He that becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth of ungodly men shall drink down judgments.

Pro 19:29

Pro 19:29Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.
BES Footnotes
Gr. boasting comes upon.
Or, keeps down.
Or, 'but he that is without fear (sc. of the Lord) shall dwell' etc.
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Translation of the Greek Septuagint into English by Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton, originally published in 1851 and is now in the Public Domain

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