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