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King James Bible 1611

King James Bible 1769


19:1 Better is the poore that walketh in his integrity, then he that is peruerse in his lippes, and is a foole. Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
19:2 Also, that the soule be without knowledge, it is not good, and hee that hasteth with his feete, sinneth. Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
19:3 The foolishnesse of man peruerteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord. The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
19:4 Wealth maketh many friends: but the poore is separated from his neighbour. Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
19:5 A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished: and he that speaketh lyes, shal not escape. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
19:6 Many will entreate the fauour of the Prince: and euery man is a friend to him that giueth gifts. Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
19:7 All the brethren of the poore doe hate him: howe much more doe his friends goe farre from him? Hee pursueth them with words, yet they are wanting to him. 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.
19:8 He that getteth wisedome loueth his owne soule: he that keepeth vnderstanding shall find good. He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
19:9 A false witnesse shall not be vnpunished, and hee that speaketh lyes, shall perish. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
19:10 Delight is not seemely for a foole: much lesse for a seruant to haue rule ouer princes. Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
19:11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger: and it is his glory to passe ouer a transgression. The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
19:12 The kings wrath is as the roaring of a lyon: but his fauour is as dewe vpon the grasse. The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
19:13 A foolish sonne is the calamity of his father; and the contentions of a wife are a continuall dropping. A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
19:14 House and riches, are the inheritance of fathers; and a prudent wife is from the Lord. House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
19:15 Slouthfulnesse casteth into a deep sleepe: and an idle soule shall suffer hunger. Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
19:16 He that keepeth the commandement, keepeth his owne soule: but hee that despiseth his wayes, shall die. He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
19:17 Hee that hath pity vpon the poore, lendeth vnto the Lord; and that which he hath giuen, will he pay him againe. He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
19:18 Chasten thy sonne while there is hope; and let not thy soule spare for his crying. Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
19:19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliuer him, yet thou must doe it againe. A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
19:20 Heare counsell, and receiue instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
19:21 There are many deuices in a mans heart: neuerthelesse the counsell of the Lord, that shall stand. There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
19:22 The desire of a man is his kindnesse: and a poore man is better then a lyar. The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
19:23 The feare of the Lord tendeth to life, and he that hath it shall abide satisfied: he shall not be visited with euill. The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
19:24 A slouthfull man hideth his hand in his bosome, and wil not so much as bring it to his mouth againe. A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
19:25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware; and reprooue one that hath vnderstanding, and he will vnderstand knowledge. Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
19:26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a sonne that causeth shame, and bringeth reproch. He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
19:27 Cease, my sonne, to heare the instruction, that causeth to erre from the words of knowledge. Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
19:28 An vngodly witnesse scorneth iudgement: and the mouth of the wicked deuoureth iniquitie. An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
19:29 Iudgements are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the backe of fooles. Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.