Lockman - Bible questions and answers

		Prov 19:1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than a [rich] man who is twisted in his speech and is a [shortsighted] fool.
		Prov 19:2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries with his feet [acting impulsively and proceeding without caution or analyzing the consequences] sins (misses the mark).
		Prov 19:3 The foolishness of man undermines his way [ruining whatever he undertakes]; Then his heart is resentful and rages against the LORD [for, being a fool, he blames the LORD instead of himself].
		Prov 19:4 Wealth makes many friends, But a poor man is separated from his friend. [Prov 14:20]
		Prov 19:5 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes out lies will not escape. [Ex 23:1; Deut 19:16-19; Prov 6:19; 21:28]
		Prov 19:6 Many will seek the favor of a generous and noble man, And everyone is a friend to him who gives gifts.
		Prov 19:7 All the brothers of a poor man hate him; How much more do his friends abandon him! He pursues them with words, but they are gone.
		Prov 19:8 He who gains wisdom and good sense loves (preserves) his own soul; He who keeps understanding will find good and prosper.
		Prov 19:9 A false witness will not go unpunished, And he who breathes lies will perish.
		Prov 19:10 Luxury is not fitting for a fool; Much less for a slave to rule over princes.
		Prov 19:11 Good sense and discretion make a man slow to anger, And it is his honor and glory to overlook a transgression or an offense [without seeking revenge and harboring resentment].
		Prov 19:12 The king's wrath terrifies like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is as [refreshing and nourishing as] dew on the grass. [Hos 14:5]
		Prov 19:13 A foolish (ungodly) son is destruction to his father, And the contentions of a [quarrelsome] wife are like a constant dripping [of water].
		Prov 19:14 House and wealth are the inheritance from fathers, But a wise, understanding, and sensible wife is [a gift and blessing] from the LORD. [Prov 18:22]
		Prov 19:15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep [unmindful of lost opportunity], And the idle person will suffer hunger.
		Prov 19:16 He who keeps and obeys the commandment [of the LORD] keeps (guards) his own life, But he who is careless of his ways and conduct will die. [Prov 13:13; 16:17; Luke 10:28; 11:28]
		Prov 19:17 He who is gracious and lends a hand to the poor lends to the LORD, And the LORD will repay him for his good deed. [Prov 28:27; Eccl 11:1; Matt 10:42; 25:40; 2 Cor 9:6-8; Heb 6:10]
		Prov 19:18 Discipline and teach your son while there is hope, And do not [indulge your anger or resentment by imposing inappropriate punishment nor] desire his destruction.
		Prov 19:19 A man of great anger will bear the penalty [for his quick temper and lack of self-control]; For if you rescue him [and do not let him learn from the consequences of his action], you will only have to rescue him over and over again.
		Prov 19:20 Listen to counsel, receive instruction, and accept correction, That you may be wise in the time to come.
		Prov 19:21 Many plans are in a man's mind, But it is the LORD'S purpose for him that will stand (be carried out). [Job 23:13; Ps 33:10, 11; Is 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb 6:17]
		Prov 19:22 That which is desirable in a man is his loyalty and unfailing love, But it is better to be a poor man than a [wealthy] liar.
		Prov 19:23 The fear of the LORD leads to life, So that one may sleep satisfied, untouched by evil. [Job 5:19; Ps 91:3; Prov 12:13; Is 46:4; Jer 1:8; Dan 6:27; 2 Tim 4:8]
		Prov 19:24 The lazy man buries his hand in the [food] dish, But will not even bring it to his mouth again.
		Prov 19:25 Strike a scoffer [for refusing to learn], and the naive may [be warned and] become prudent; Reprimand one who has understanding and a teachable spirit, and he will gain knowledge and insight.
		Prov 19:26 He who assaults his father and chases away his mother Is a son who brings shame and disgrace. [1 Tim 5:8]
		Prov 19:27 Cease listening, my son, to instruction and discipline And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
		Prov 19:28 A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice, And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.
		Prov 19:29 Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And beatings for the backs of [thickheaded] fools. [Is 32:6]

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