Proverbs 19
Proverbs on Wealth and Poverty
1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:2, 15:16, 16:8, 19:22, 20:7, 28:6, Matthew 16:26 +2
2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. Sin: Proverbs 28:20. Good: Ecclesiastes 12:9. Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:5, 28:22, 29:20, Isaiah 28:16, Hosea 4:6, John 16:3, Romans 10:2, Philippians 1:9 +5
3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD. References Lord: Psalms 37:7
4 Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:20
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Witness: Proverbs 6:19, 19:9, 21:28, Exodus 23:1. Parallel theme: Deuteronomy 5:11, Daniel 6:24
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. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:20, 18:23, 19:4, 21:13, Psalms 38:11, 88:8, 88:18, James 2:6 +3
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. Good: Proverbs 16:20. Love: Proverbs 4:6, John 14:21, 1 Peter 3:10. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:18, 3:21, 4:21, 17:16, 22:18, Psalms 19:11 +5
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. Witness: Proverbs 19:5. Parallel theme: Revelation 22:15
10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. Parallel theme: Proverbs 26:1
11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:16, 14:29, 15:18, 16:32, 17:14, 20:3, 25:21, James 1:19 +3
12 The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. Kingdom: Proverbs 20:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:15, Psalms 133:3, Hosea 14:5
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:1, 17:21, 17:25, 21:9, 21:19, 25:24, 27:15, Job 14:19 +3
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty.. References Lord: Proverbs 18:22, Genesis 24:7, Joshua 11:23. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:6, 13:22, Deuteronomy 21:16, 2 Corinthians 12:14, James 1:17 +3
15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. Parallel theme: Proverbs 20:13, 23:21, 24:33, 2 Thessalonians 3:10
16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. Word: Proverbs 3:1, 13:13, 29:18, Luke 11:28, 1 John 3:22, 5:3, Revelation 22:14. Parallel theme: Proverbs 16:17, 21:23, Luke 10:28 +5
17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:14, 14:21, 14:31, 28:8, 28:27, Ecclesiastes 11:1, Matthew 25:40, Luke 6:38, Philippians 4:17, Hebrews 6:10 +5
18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:24, 22:15, 29:15, 29:17
19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. Parallel theme: Proverbs 25:28, 29:22
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:8, 4:1, 12:15, Numbers 23:10, Deuteronomy 8:16, 32:29, Psalms 37:37, 90:12, 90:14 +4
21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., that shall stand. References Lord: Proverbs 16:1, 16:9, 21:1, 21:30, Isaiah 14:24. Parallel theme: Job 23:13, Ecclesiastes 7:29, Isaiah 46:10, Daniel 4:35, Ephesians 1:11 +5
22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Parallel theme: Proverbs 19:1, 2 Corinthians 8:12
23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. References Lord: Psalms 103:17. Evil: Proverbs 10:27, 12:21. Parallel theme: Psalms 25:13, 85:9, 90:14, Malachi 4:2, Matthew 5:6, Romans 8:28, 1 Timothy 4:8 +5
24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:19
25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. Parallel theme: Proverbs 15:5, 17:10, 21:11, Revelation 3:19
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:5, 17:2
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:7, Matthew 7:15, 16:6, 16:12, Mark 4:24, John 10:5, Ephesians 4:14, 1 Timothy 4:7, 1 John 4:1, 2 John 1:10 +5
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. Sin: Job 15:16. Parallel theme: Job 34:7
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:12, 10:13, 26:3