1 Better is a poor [man] that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. DBY — Proverbs 19:1
2 Also that a person be without knowledge is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet maketh false steps. DBY — Proverbs 19:2
3 The folly of man distorteth his way, and his heart is irritated against Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 19:3
4 Wealth addeth many friends; but the poor is separated from his friend. DBY — Proverbs 19:4
5 A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall not escape. DBY — Proverbs 19:5
6 Many court the favour of a noble; and every one is friend to a man that giveth. DBY — Proverbs 19:6
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]. DBY — Proverbs 19:7
8 He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good. DBY — Proverbs 19:8
9 A false witness shall not be held innocent, and he that uttereth lies shall perish. DBY — Proverbs 19:9
10 Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes. DBY — Proverbs 19:10
11 The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger, and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. DBY — Proverbs 19:11
12 The king’s displeasure is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. DBY — Proverbs 19:12
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. DBY — Proverbs 19:13
14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah. DBY — Proverbs 19:14
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep, and the idle soul shall suffer hunger. DBY — Proverbs 19:15
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; he that is careless of his ways shall die. DBY — Proverbs 19:16
17 He that is gracious to the poor lendeth unto Jehovah; and what he hath bestowed will he repay unto him. DBY — Proverbs 19:17
18 Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; but set not thy soul upon killing him. DBY — Proverbs 19:18
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment; for if thou deliver [him], yet thou must do it again. DBY — Proverbs 19:19
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. DBY — Proverbs 19:20
21 Many are the thoughts in a man’s heart, but the counsel of Jehovah, that doth stand. DBY — Proverbs 19:21
22 The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor [man] is better than a liar. DBY — Proverbs 19:22
23 The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life, and he [that hath it] shall rest satisfied without being visited with evil. DBY — Proverbs 19:23
24 A sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, and will not even bring it to his mouth again. DBY — Proverbs 19:24
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; reprove the intelligent, and he will understand knowledge. DBY — Proverbs 19:25
26 He that ruineth [his] father and chaseth away [his] mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. DBY — Proverbs 19:26
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction which causeth to stray from the words of knowledge. DBY — Proverbs 19:27
28 A witness of Belial scorneth judgment, and the mouth of the wicked swalloweth down iniquity. DBY — Proverbs 19:28
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of the foolish. DBY — Proverbs 19:29