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Proverbs 19 :: New English Translation (NET)

Pro 19:1

Pro 19:1Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is perverse in his speech and is a fool.

Pro 19:2

Pro 19:2It is dangerous to have zeal without knowledge, and the one who acts hastily makes poor choices.

Pro 19:3

Pro 19:3A person's folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

Pro 19:4

Pro 19:4Wealth adds many friends, but a poor person is separated from his friend.

Pro 19:5

Pro 19:5A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will not escape punishment.

Pro 19:6

Pro 19:6Many people entreat the favor of a generous person, and everyone is the friend of the person who gives gifts.

Pro 19:7

Pro 19:7All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him - he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.

Pro 19:8

Pro 19:8The one who acquires wisdom loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

Pro 19:9

Pro 19:9A false witness will not go unpunished, and the one who spouts out lies will perish.

Pro 19:10

Pro 19:10Luxury is not appropriate for a fool; how much less for a servant to rule over princes!

Pro 19:11

Pro 19:11A person's wisdom makes him slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Pro 19:12

Pro 19:12A king's wrath is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Pro 19:13

Pro 19:13A foolish child is the ruin of his father, and a contentious wife is like a constant dripping.

Pro 19:14

Pro 19:14A house and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Pro 19:15

Pro 19:15Laziness brings on a deep sleep, and the idle person will go hungry.

Pro 19:16

Pro 19:16The one who obeys commandments guards his life; the one who despises his ways will die.

Pro 19:17

Pro 19:17The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the LORD, and the LORD will repay him for his good deed.

Pro 19:18

Pro 19:18Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

Pro 19:19

Pro 19:19A person with great anger bears the penalty, but if you deliver him from it once, you will have to do it again.

Pro 19:20

Pro 19:20Listen to advice and receive discipline, that you may become wise by the end of your life.

Pro 19:21

Pro 19:21There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.

Pro 19:22

Pro 19:22What is desirable for a person is to show loyal love, and a poor person is better than a liar.

Pro 19:23

Pro 19:23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

Pro 19:24

Pro 19:24The sluggard plunges his hand in the dish, and he will not even bring it back to his mouth!

Pro 19:25

Pro 19:25Flog a scorner, and as a result the simpleton will learn prudence; correct a discerning person, and as a result he will understand knowledge.

Pro 19:26

Pro 19:26The one who robs his father and chases away his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Pro 19:27

Pro 19:27If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Pro 19:28

Pro 19:28A crooked witness scorns justice, and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.

Pro 19:29

Pro 19:29Judgments are prepared for scorners, and floggings for the backs of fools.
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