Proverbs 19

KJVBetter is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

GIGAKJVBetter is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he who is crooked in his lips, and is a fool.

KJVAlso, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.

GIGAKJVAlso, it is not good for the soul to be without knowledge, and he who hurries with his feet sins.

KJVThe foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord.

GIGAKJVThe foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the Lord.

KJVWealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.

GIGAKJVWealth makes many friends. But the poor is separated from his neighbor.

KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

GIGAKJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall not escape.

KJVMany will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.

GIGAKJVMany will beg the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him who gives gifts.

KJVAll 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.

GIGAKJVAll the brothers and sisters of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? He pursues them with words, yet they are not there for him.

KJVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.

GIGAKJVHe who gets wisdom loves his own soul: he who keeps understanding shall find good.

KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

GIGAKJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he who speaks lies shall perish.

KJVDelight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

GIGAKJVLuxury does not suit a fool. Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.

KJVThe discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

GIGAKJVThe discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

KJVThe king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.

GIGAKJVThe king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion. But his favor is as dew on the grass.

KJVA foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.

GIGAKJVA foolish son is the disaster of his father: and the quarrels of a wife are a constant dripping.

KJVHouse and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.

GIGAKJVHouse and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a sensible wife is from the Lord.

KJVSlothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

GIGAKJVLaziness sends a person into a deep sleep, and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

KJVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.

GIGAKJVHe who keeps the commandment keeps his own soul. But he who despises his ways shall die.

KJVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

GIGAKJVHe who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord. The Lord will repay him for what he has given.

KJVChasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.

GIGAKJVDiscipline your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on putting him to death.

KJVA man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.

GIGAKJVA man of great wrath shall suffer punishment. For if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.

KJVHear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.

GIGAKJVHear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.

KJVThere are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

GIGAKJVThere are many devices in a man's heart. But the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.

KJVThe fear of the Lord tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.

GIGAKJVThe fear of the Lord tends to life: and he who has it shall stay satisfied. He shall not be visited with evil.

KJVA slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

GIGAKJVA lazy man buries his hand in the dish, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

KJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

GIGAKJVStrike a mocker, and the inexperienced will learn caution: and correct one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

KJVHe that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.

GIGAKJVHe who wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son who causes shame, and brings disgrace.

KJVCease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.

GIGAKJVStop listening, my son, to the teaching that causes you to go astray from the words of knowledge.

KJVAn ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

GIGAKJVA godless witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours wrongdoing.

KJVJudgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.

GIGAKJVJudgments are prepared for mockers, and lashes for the back of fools.