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