Sprüche 19 | King James Version

1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. 4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 6 Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 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 . 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. 12 The king' wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 There are many devices in a man' heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

New International Reader’s Version

1 It is better to be poor and to live without blame than to be foolish and to twist words around. 2 Getting excited about something without knowledge isn’t good. It’s even worse to be in a hurry and miss the way. 3 A person’s own foolish acts destroy their life. But their heart is angry with the LORD. 4 Wealth brings many friends. But even the closest friend of a poor person abandons them. 5 A dishonest witness will be punished. And whoever pours out lies will not go free. 6 Many try to win the favour of rulers. And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts. 7 Poor people are avoided by their whole family. Their friends avoid them even more. The poor person runs after his friends to beg for help. But they can’t be found. 8 Anyone who gets wisdom loves life. Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed. 9 A dishonest witness will be punished. And those who pour out lies will die. 10 It isn’t proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort. And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes! 11 A person’s wisdom makes them patient. They will be honoured if they forgive someone who sins against them. 12 A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar. But his favour is like dew on the grass. 13 A foolish child is a father’s ruin. A nagging wife is like dripping that never stops. 14 You will receive houses and wealth from your parents. But a wise wife is given by the LORD. 15 Anyone who doesn’t want to work sleeps his life away. And a person who refuses to work goes hungry. 16 Those who keep commandments keep their lives. But those who don’t care how they live will die. 17 Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the LORD. God will reward them for what they have done. 18 Train your children, because then there is hope. Don’t do anything to bring about their deaths. 19 A person with a bad temper must pay for it. If you save them, you will have to do it again. 20 Listen to advice and accept correction. In the end you will be counted among those who are wise. 21 A person may have many plans in their heart. But the LORD’s purpose wins out in the end. 22 Everyone longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar. 23 Having respect for the LORD leads to life. Then you will be content and free from trouble. 24 A person who doesn’t want to work leaves his hand in the dish. He won’t even bring it back up to his mouth! 25 If you whip a person who makes fun of others, childish people will learn to be wise. If you warn those who already understand what is right, they will gain even more knowledge. 26 Anyone who robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and dishonour. 27 My son, if you stop listening to what I teach you, you will wander away from the words of knowledge. 28 A dishonest witness makes fun of what is right. The mouths of those who do wrong gulp down evil. 29 Those who make fun of others will be judged. Foolish people will be punished.

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