Proverbs 19 - Meaning, Themes & Application

" Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. "

" Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. "

" The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. "

" Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. "

" A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. "

" Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. "

" All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, "

" He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. "

" A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. "

" Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. "

" The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. "

" The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. "

" A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. "

" House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. "

" Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. "

" He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. "

" He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. "

" Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. "

" A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. "

" Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. "

" There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. "

" The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. "

" The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. "

" A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. "

" Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. "

" He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. "

" Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. "

" An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. "

" Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. "