Prov 19
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The folly of a man spoils his ways: and he blames God in his heart.
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Wealth acquires many friends; but the poor is deserted even of the friend he has.
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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who accuses unjustly shall not escape.
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Many court the favour of kings; but every bad man becomes a reproach to another man.
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Every one who hates his poor brother shall also be far from friendship. Good understanding
will draw near to them that know it, and a sensible man will find it. He who does
much harm perfects mischief; and he who used provoking words shall not escape.
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He who procures wisdom loves himself; and he who keeps wisdom shall find good.
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A false witness shall not be unpunished; and whoever shall kindle mischief shall perish
by it.
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Delight does not suit a fool, nor is it seemly if a servant should begin to rule with
haughtiness.
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A merciful man is long-suffering; and his Gr. boasting comes upon triumph overtakes transgressors.
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The threatening of a king is like the roaring of a lion; but as dew on the grass,
so is his favour.
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A foolish son is a disgrace to his father: vows paid out of the hire of a harlot are
not pure.
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Fathers divide house and substance to their children: but a wife is suited to a man
by the Lord.
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Or, keeps down Cowardice possesses the effeminate man; and the soul of the sluggard shall hunger.
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He who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he who despises his ways shall
perish.
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He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord; and he will recompense to him according
to his gift.
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Chasten your son, for so he shall be hopeful; and be not exalted in your soul to haughtiness.
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A malicious man shall be severely punished, and if he commit injury, he shall also
lose his life.
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Hear, son, the instruction of your father, that you may be wise at your latter end.
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There are many thoughts in a man’s heart; but the counsel of the Lord abides for ever.
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Mercy is a fruit to a man: and a poor man is better than a rich liar.
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The fear of the Lord is life to a man: Or, «but he who is without fear (sc. of the Lord) shall dwell’, etc. and he shall lodge
without fear in places where knowledge is not seen.
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He who unjustly hides his hands in his bosom, will not even bring them up to his mouth.
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When a pestilent character is scourged, a simple man is made wiser: and if you reprove
a wise man, he will understand discretion.
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He who dishonours his father, and drives away his mother, shall be disgraced and shall
be exposed to reproach.
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A son who ceases to attend to the instruction of a father will cherish evil designs.
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He who becomes surety for a foolish child will despise the ordinance: and the mouth
of ungodly men shall drink down judgement.
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Scourges are preparing for the intemperate, and punishments likewise for fools.