The King James Version Bible

Proverbs 19:2-20

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

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

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

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

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

  6. All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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