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