Proverbs - douay rheims

Chapter 19

¹ Better is the poor man, that walketh in his simplicity, than a rich man that is perverse in his lips, and unwise.
² Where there is no knowledge of the soul, there is no good: and he that is hasty with his feet shall stumble.
³ The folly of a man supplanteth his seeps: and he fretteth in his mind against God.
⁴ Riches make many friends: but from the poor man, even they whom he had, depart.
⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
⁶ Many honour the person of him that is mighty, and are friends of him that giveth gifts.
⁷ The brethren of the poor man hate him: moreover also his friends have departed far from him. He that followeth after words only, shall have nothing.
⁸ But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
⁹ A false witness shall not be unpunished: and he that speaketh lies, shall perish.
¹⁰ Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes.
¹¹ The learning of a man is known by patience and his glory is to pass over wrongs.
¹² As the roaring of a lion, so also is the anger of a king: and his cheerfulness as the dew upon the grass.
¹³ A foolish son is the grief of his father: and a wrangling wife is like a roof continually dropping through.
¹⁴ House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly 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 neglecteth his own way, shall die.
¹⁷ He that hath mercy on the poor, lendeth to the Lord: and he will repay him.
¹⁸ Chastise thy son, despair not: but to the killing of him set not thy soul.
¹⁹ He that is impatient, shall suffer damage: and when he shall take away he shall add another thing.
²⁰ Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayst be wise in thy latter end.
²¹ There are many thoughts in the heart of a man: but the will of the Lord shall stand firm.
²² A needy man is merciful: and better is the poor than the lying man.
²³ The fear of the Lord is unto life: and he shall abide in fulness without being visited with evil.
²⁴ The slothful hideth his hand under his armpit, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth.
²⁵ The wicked man being; scourged, the fool shall be wiser: but if thou rebuke a wise man he will understand discipline.
²⁶ He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy.
²⁷ Cease not, O my son, to hear instruction, and be not ignorant of the words of knowledge.
²⁸ An unjust witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
²⁹ Judgments are prepared for scorners: and striking hammers for the bodies of fools.

Proverbs - webster

Chapter 19

¹ 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 neighbor.
⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
⁶ Many will entreat the favor 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 favor 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 to 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.

Proverbs - world english bible

Chapter 19

¹ is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
² isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
³ foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
⁴ adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
⁵ false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
⁶ will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
⁷ the relatives of the poor shun him: how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
⁸ who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
⁹ false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
¹⁰ living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
¹¹ discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
¹² king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
¹³ foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping.
¹⁴ and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
¹⁵ casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
¹⁶ who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
¹⁷ who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
¹⁸ your son, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to his death.
¹⁹ hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
²⁰ to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
²¹ are many plans in a man's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
²² which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
²³ fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
²⁴ sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
²⁵ a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶ who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
²⁷ you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
²⁹ are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

Proverbs - darby

Chapter 19

¹ Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
² Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps.
³ The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah.
⁴ Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend.
⁵ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
⁶ Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth.
⁷ All the brethren of a poor [man] hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him: he pursueth [them] with words, -- they are not [to be found].
⁸ He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
⁹ A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
¹⁰ Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
¹¹ The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
¹² The king's displeasure 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 wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
¹⁵ Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
¹⁶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die.
¹⁷ He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him.
¹⁸ Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him.
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 Many are the thoughts in a man's heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand.
²² The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar.
²³ The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil.
²⁴ A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again.
²⁵ Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge.
²⁶ He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity.
²⁹ Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish.

Proverbs - american standard version

Chapter 19

¹ 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 is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
³ The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.
⁴ Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.
⁵ A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
⁶ Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; 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, [but] they are gone.
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 uttereth lies shall perish.
¹⁰ Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
¹¹ The discretion of a man maketh him slow to 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 favor 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 an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
¹⁵ Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
¹⁶ He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; [But] he that is careless of his ways shall die.
¹⁷ He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
¹⁸ Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
¹⁹ A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver [him], thou must do it yet 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; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
²² That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
²³ The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
²⁴ The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
²⁵ Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.
²⁶ He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
²⁷ Cease, my son, to hear instruction [Only] to err from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
²⁹ Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.

Proverbs - basic english

Chapter 19

¹ Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.
² Further, without knowledge desire is not good; and he who is over-quick in acting goes out of the right way.
³ By his foolish behaviour a man's ways are turned upside down, and his heart is bitter against the Lord.
⁴ Wealth makes a great number of friends; but the poor man is parted from his friend.
⁵ A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will not go free.
⁶ Great numbers will make attempts to get the approval of a ruler: and every man is the special friend of him who has something to give.
⁷ All the brothers of the poor man are against him: how much more do his friends go far from him! ...
⁸ He who gets wisdom has love for his soul: he who keeps good sense will get what is truly good.
⁹ A false witness will not go without punishment, and the breather out of deceit will be cut off.
¹⁰ Material comfort is not good for the foolish; much less for a servant to be put over rulers.
¹¹ A man's good sense makes him slow to wrath, and the overlooking of wrongdoing is his glory.
¹² The king's wrath is like the loud cry of a lion, but his approval is like dew on the grass.
¹³ A foolish son is the destruction of his father; and the bitter arguments of a wife are like drops of rain falling without end.
¹⁴ House and wealth are a heritage from fathers, but a wife with good sense is from the Lord.
¹⁵ Hate of work sends deep sleep on a man: and he who has no industry will go without food.
¹⁶ He who keeps the law keeps his soul; but death will be the fate of him who takes no note of the word.
¹⁷ He who has pity on the poor gives to the Lord, and the Lord will give him his reward.
¹⁸ Give your son training while there is hope; let not your heart be purposing his death.
¹⁹ A man of great wrath will have to take his punishment: for if you get him out of trouble you will have to do it again.
²⁰ Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.
²¹ A man's heart may be full of designs, but the purpose of the Lord is unchanging.
²² The ornament of a man is his mercy, and a poor man is better than one who is false.
²³ The fear of the Lord gives life: and he who has it will have need of nothing; no evil will come his way.
²⁴ The hater of work puts his hand deep into the basin, and will not even take it to his mouth again.
²⁵ When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.
²⁶ He who is violent to his father, driving away his mother, is a son causing shame and a bad name.
²⁷ A son who no longer gives attention to teaching is turned away from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A good-for-nothing witness makes sport of the judge's decision: and the mouth of evil-doers sends out evil like a stream.
²⁹ Rods are being made ready for the man of pride, and blows for the back of the foolish.