Proverbs 19

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

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1
KJVBetter is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
WEBBetter is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
2
KJVAlso, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
WEBIt isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
3
KJVThe foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
WEBThe foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
4
KJVWealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
WEBWealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
5
KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
WEBA false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
6
KJVMany will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
WEBMany will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
7
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.
WEBAll the relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
8
KJVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
WEBHe who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
9
KJVA false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
WEBA false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
10
KJVDelight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
WEBDelicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
11
KJVThe discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
WEBThe discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
12
KJVThe king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
WEBThe king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
13
KJVA foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
WEBA foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.
14
KJVHouse and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
WEBHouse and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
15
KJVSlothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
WEBSlothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
16
KJVHe that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
WEBHe who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
17
KJVHe that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
WEBHe who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
18
KJVChasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
WEBDiscipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
19
KJVA man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
WEBA hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
20
KJVHear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
WEBListen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
21
KJVThere are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
WEBThere are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
22
KJVThe desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
WEBThat which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
23
KJVThe fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
WEBThe fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
24
KJVA slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
WEBThe sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
25
KJVSmite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
WEBFlog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
26
KJVHe that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
WEBHe who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
27
KJVCease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
WEBIf you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28
KJVAn ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
WEBA corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
29
KJVJudgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
WEBPenalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

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