Proverbs Chapter 19 (NIV)
undefined
Better a poor man whose walk is blamelessthan a fool whose lips are perverse.
undefined
It is not good to have zeal without knowledge,nor to be hasty and miss the way.
undefined
A man’s own folly ruins his life,yet his heart rages against the Lord.
undefined
Wealth brings many friends,but a poor man’s friend deserts him.
undefined
A false witness will not go unpunished,and he who pours out lies will not go free.
undefined
Many curry favor with a ruler,and everyone is the friend of a man who gives gifts.
undefined
A poor man is shunned by all his relatives—how much more do his friends avoid him!Though he pursues them with pleading,they are nowhere to be found.
undefined
He who gets wisdom loves his own soul;he who cherishes understanding prospers.
undefined
A false witness will not go unpunished,and he who pours out lies will perish.
undefined
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
undefined
A man’s wisdom gives him patience;it is to his glory to overlook an offense.
undefined
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,but his favor is like dew on the grass.
undefined
A foolish son is his father’s ruin,and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.
undefined
Houses and wealth are inherited from parents,but a prudent wife is from the Lord.
undefined
Laziness brings on deep sleep,and the shiftless man goes hungry.
undefined
He who obeys instructions guards his life,but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die.
undefined
He who is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,and he will reward him for what he has done.
undefined
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope;do not be a willing party to his death.
undefined
A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty;if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
undefined
Listen to advice and accept instruction,and in the end you will be wise.
undefined
Many are the plans in a man’s heart,but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.
undefined
What a man desires is unfailing love;better to be poor than a liar.
undefined
The fear of the Lord leads to life:Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.
undefined
The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;he will not even bring it back to his mouth!
undefined
Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;rebuke a discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.
undefined
He who robs his father and drives out his motheris a son who brings shame and disgrace.
undefined
Stop listening to instruction, my son,and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
undefined
A corrupt witness mocks at justice,and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
undefined
Penalties are prepared for mockers,and beatings for the backs of fools.
Deepen Your Study
Use AI-powered tools to understand this passage better
Ask AI About This Chapter Search Related Verses