Proverbs 19

KING JAMES BIBLE	CATHOLIC PUBLIC DOMAIN
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.	1 Better is the poor who walks in his simplicity, than the rich who twists his lips and is unwise.
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.	2 Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good. And whoever hurries with his feet will stumble.
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.	3 The foolishness of a man undermines his steps. And then he seethes in his soul against God.
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.	4 Riches adds many friends. But from the pauper, even those whom he had become separated.
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.	5 A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will not escape.
6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.	6 Many honor the character of one who is powerful, and there are friends for a giver of gifts.
7 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 The brothers of the poor man hate him. Moreover, even his friends have withdrawn far from him. Whoever pursues only words shall have nothing.
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.	8 But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.	9 A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.	10 Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.
11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.	11 The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.
12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.	12 Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.	13 A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers and a prudent wife is from the LORD.	14 A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.	15 Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.	16 Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.	17 Whoever is merciful to the poor lends to the Lord. And he will repay him for his efforts.
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.	18 Teach your son; do not despair. But do not set your soul toward putting him to death.
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.	19 Whoever is impatient will sustain damage. And when it has been taken away, he will set up another.
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.	20 Listen to counsel and take up discipline, so that you may be wise in your latter days.
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.	21 There are many intentions in the heart of a man. But the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.	22 An indigent man is merciful. And a pauper is better than a deceitful man.
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.	23 The fear of the Lord is unto life. And he shall linger in plentitude, without being visited by disaster.
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.	24 The lazy conceals his hand under his arm, and he will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.	25 When the pestilent are scourged, the foolish will become wiser. But if you chastise the wise, he will understand discipline.
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.	26 Whoever afflicts his father and flees from his mother is disreputable and unhappy.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.	27 Son, do not cease listening to doctrine, and do not be ignorant of the sermons of knowledge.
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.	28 An unjust witness ridicules judgment. And the mouth of the impious devours iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.	29 Judgments are prepared for those who ridicule. And striking hammers are prepared for the bodies of the foolish.