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Proverbs 19:1 (BSB)
Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Proverbs 19:2 (BSB)
Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

Proverbs 19:3 (BSB)
A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Proverbs 19:4 (BSB)
Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

Proverbs 19:5 (BSB)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Proverbs 19:6 (BSB)
Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Proverbs 19:7 (BSB)
All the brothers of a poor man hate him—how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

Proverbs 19:8 (BSB)
He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Proverbs 19:9 (BSB)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Proverbs 19:10 (BSB)
Luxury is unseemly for a fool—how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

Proverbs 19:11 (BSB)
A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Proverbs 19:12 (BSB)
A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Proverbs 19:13 (BSB)
A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Proverbs 19:14 (BSB)
Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Proverbs 19:15 (BSB)
Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

Proverbs 19:16 (BSB)
He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Proverbs 19:17 (BSB)
Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Proverbs 19:18 (BSB)
Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Proverbs 19:19 (BSB)
A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Proverbs 19:20 (BSB)
Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Proverbs 19:21 (BSB)
Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Proverbs 19:22 (BSB)
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

Proverbs 19:23 (BSB)
The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Proverbs 19:24 (BSB)
The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

Proverbs 19:25 (BSB)
Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 19:26 (BSB)
He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 19:27 (BSB)
If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Proverbs 19:28 (BSB)
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Proverbs 19:29 (BSB)
Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

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