Pro 19:2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs.

Pro 19:3 The foolishness of man ruins his way, And his heart rages against the Lord.

Pro 19:4 Wealth adds many friends, But a poor man is separated from his friend.

Pro 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will not escape.

Pro 19:6 Many will seek the favor of a generous man, And every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

Pro 19:7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone.

Pro 19:8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good.

Pro 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who tells lies will perish.

Pro 19:10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.

Pro 19:11 A man's discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Pro 19:12 The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass.

Pro 19:13 A foolish son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a wife are a constant dripping.

Pro 19:14 House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the Lord.

Pro 19:15 Laziness casts into a deep sleep, And an idle man will suffer hunger.

Pro 19:16 He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is careless of conduct will die.

Pro 19:17 One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the Lord, And He will repay him for his good deed.

Pro 19:18 Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death.

Pro 19:19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty, For if you rescue him, you will only have to do it again.

Pro 19:20 Listen to counsel and accept discipline, That you may be wise the rest of your days.

Pro 19:21 Many plans are in a man's heart, But the counsel of the Lord will stand.

Pro 19:22 What is desirable in a man is his kindness, And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.

Pro 19:23 The fear of the Lord leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil.

Pro 19:24 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, But will not even bring it back to his mouth.

Pro 19:25 Strike a scoffer and the naive may become shrewd, But reprove one who has understanding and he will gain knowledge.

Pro 19:26 He who assaults his father and drives his mother away Is a shameful and disgraceful son.

Pro 19:27 Cease listening, my son, to discipline, And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Pro 19:28 A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.

Pro 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And blows for the back of fools.

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Pro 20:1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, And whoever is intoxicated by it is not wise.

Pro 20:2 The terror of a king is like the growling of a lion; He who provokes him to anger forfeits his own life.

Pro 20:3 Keeping away from strife is an honor for a man, But any fool will quarrel.

Pro 20:4 The sluggard does not plow after the autumn, So he begs during the harvest and has nothing.

Pro 20:5 A plan in the heart of a man is like deep water, But a man of understanding draws it out.

Pro 20:6 Many a man proclaims his own loyalty, But who can find a trustworthy man?

Pro 20:7 A righteous man who walks in his integrity-- How blessed are his sons after him.

Pro 20:8 A king who sits on the throne of justice Disperses all evil with his eyes.

Pro 20:9 Who can say, "I have cleansed my heart, I am pure from my sin"?

Pro 20:10 Differing weights and differing measures, Both of them are abominable to the Lord.

Pro 20:11 It is by his deeds that a lad distinguishes himself If his conduct is pure and right.

Pro 20:12 The hearing ear and the seeing eye, The Lord has made both of them.

Pro 20:13 Do not love sleep, or you will become poor; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with food.

Pro 20:14 "Bad, bad," says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts.

Pro 20:15 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.

Pro 20:16 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.

Pro 20:17 Bread obtained by falsehood is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel.

Pro 20:18 Prepare plans by consultation, And make war by wise guidance.

Pro 20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip.

Pro 20:20 He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.

Pro 20:21 An inheritance gained hurriedly at the beginning Will not be blessed in the end.

Pro 20:22 Do not say, "I will repay evil"; Wait for the Lord, and He will save you.

Pro 20:23 Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord, And a false scale is not good.

Pro 20:24 Man's steps are ordained by the Lord, How then can man understand his way?

Pro 20:25 It is a trap for a man to say rashly, "It is holy!" And after the vows to make inquiry.

Pro 20:26 A wise king winnows the wicked, And drives the threshing wheel over them.

Pro 20:27 The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the innermost parts of his being.

Pro 20:28 Loyalty and truth preserve the king, And he upholds his throne by righteousness.

Pro 20:29 The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.

Pro 20:30 Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts.

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Pro 21:1 The king's heart is like channels of water in the hand of the Lord; He turns it wherever He wishes.

Pro 21:2 Every man's way is right in his own eyes, But the Lord weighs the hearts.

Pro 21:3 To do righteousness and justice Is desired by the Lord more than sacrifice.

Pro 21:4 Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.

Pro 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to advantage, But everyone who is hasty comes surely to poverty.

Pro 21:6 The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue Is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.

Pro 21:7 The violence of the wicked will drag them away, Because they refuse to act with justice.

Pro 21:8 The way of a guilty man is crooked, But as for the pure, his conduct is upright.

Pro 21:9 It is better to live in a corner of a roof Than in a house shared with a contentious woman.

Pro 21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; His neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

Pro 21:11 When the scoffer is punished, the naive becomes wise; But when the wise is instructed, he receives knowledge.

Pro 21:12 The righteous one considers the house of the wicked, Turning the wicked to ruin.

Pro 21:13 He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be answered.

Pro 21:14 A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.

Pro 21:15 The exercise of justice is joy for the righteous, But is terror to the workers of iniquity.

Pro 21:16 A man who wanders from the way of understanding Will rest in the assembly of the dead.

Pro 21:17 He who loves pleasure will become a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not become rich.

Pro 21:18 The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, And the treacherous is in the place of the upright.

Pro 21:19 It is better to live in a desert land Than with a contentious and vexing woman.

Pro 21:20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man swallows it up.

Pro 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness and honor.

Pro 21:22 A wise man scales the city of the mighty And brings down the stronghold in which they trust.

Pro 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue, Guards his soul from troubles.

Pro 21:24 "Proud,"" Haughty,"" Scoffer," are his names, Who acts with insolent pride.

Pro 21:25 The desire of the sluggard puts him to death, For his hands refuse to work;

Pro 21:26 All day long he is craving, While the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Pro 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Pro 21:28 A false witness will perish, But the man who listens to the truth will speak forever.

Pro 21:29 A wicked man displays a bold face, But as for the upright, he makes his way sure.

Pro 21:30 There is no wisdom and no understanding And no counsel against the Lord.

Pro 21:31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle, But victory belongs to the Lord.

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