# Proverbs 19

- Translation: Berean Standard Bible
- Canonical: https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19
- License: Scripture: Berean Standard Bible (BSB), public domain. Source: Scriptoria (scriptoria.digital).

## Text

[1] Better a poor man who walks with integrity
than a fool whose lips are perverse. [2] Even zeal is no good without knowledge,
and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark. [3] A man’s own folly subverts his way,
yet his heart rages against the LORD. [4] Wealth attracts many friends,
but a poor man is deserted by his friend. [5] A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies will not escape. [6] Many seek the favor of the prince,
and everyone is a friend of the gift giver. [7] All the brothers of a poor man hate him—
how much more do his friends avoid him!
He may pursue them with pleading,
but they are nowhere to be found. [8] He who acquires wisdom loves himself;
one who safeguards understanding will find success. [9] A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who pours out lies will perish. [10] Luxury is unseemly for a fool—
how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! [11] A man’s insight gives him patience,
and his virtue is to overlook an offense. [12] A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,
but his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son is his father’s ruin,
and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. [14] Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers,
but a prudent wife is from the LORD. [15] Laziness brings on deep sleep,
and an idle soul will suffer hunger. [16] He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul,
but he who is careless in his ways will die. [17] Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD,
and He will repay the lender. [18] Discipline your son, for in that there is hope;
do not be party to his death. [19] A man of great anger must pay the penalty;
if you rescue him, you will have to do so again. [20] Listen to counsel and accept discipline,
that you may be wise the rest of your days. [21] Many plans are in a man’s heart,
but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. [22] The desire of a man is loving devotion;
better to be poor than a liar. [23] The fear of the LORD leads to life,
that one may rest content, without visitation from harm. [24] The slacker buries his hand in the dish;
he will not even bring it back to his mouth. [25] Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware;
rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. [26] He who assaults his father or evicts his mother
is a son who brings shame and disgrace. [27] If you cease to hear instruction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge. [28] A corrupt witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity. [29] Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.

## Each verse

- Proverbs 19:1 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/1
- Proverbs 19:2 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/2
- Proverbs 19:3 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/3
- Proverbs 19:4 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/4
- Proverbs 19:5 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/5
- Proverbs 19:6 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/6
- Proverbs 19:7 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/7
- Proverbs 19:8 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/8
- Proverbs 19:9 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/9
- Proverbs 19:10 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/10
- Proverbs 19:11 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/11
- Proverbs 19:12 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/12
- Proverbs 19:13 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/13
- Proverbs 19:14 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/14
- Proverbs 19:15 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/15
- Proverbs 19:16 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/16
- Proverbs 19:17 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/17
- Proverbs 19:18 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/18
- Proverbs 19:19 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/19
- Proverbs 19:20 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/20
- Proverbs 19:21 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/21
- Proverbs 19:22 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/22
- Proverbs 19:23 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/23
- Proverbs 19:24 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/24
- Proverbs 19:25 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/25
- Proverbs 19:26 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/26
- Proverbs 19:27 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/27
- Proverbs 19:28 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/28
- Proverbs 19:29 — https://scriptoria.digital/en/bible/proverbs/19/29