19 Better
is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in
his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also,
that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth
with his feet sinneth. 3 The
foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against
the LORD. 4 Wealth
maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A
false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall
not escape. 6 Many
will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him
that giveth 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. 8 He
that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding
shall find good. 9 A
false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall
perish. 10 Delight
is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The
discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over
a transgression. 12 The
king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon
the grass. 13 A
foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife
are a continual dropping. 14 House
and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from
the LORD.
15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 He
that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth
his ways shall die. 17 He
that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath
given will he pay him again. 18 Chasten
thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 19 A man
of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou
must do it again. 20 Hear
counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter
end. 21 There
are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD,
that shall stand. 22 The
desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The
fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied;
he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful
man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his
mouth again. 25 Smite
a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding,
and he will understand knowledge. 26 He
that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth
shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease,
my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28 An
ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth
iniquity. 29 Judgments
are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.