📖 Proverbs — Chapter 19 (KJV)
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Proverbs 19:1 RBetter is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:2 Also, Rthat the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
Proverbs 19:3 The Rfoolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 19:4 Wealth Rmaketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Proverbs 19:5 A Rfalse witness shall not be Tunpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:6 Many Rwill intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to Thim that giveth gifts.
Proverbs 19:7 All Rthe 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.
Proverbs 19:8 He that getteth RTwisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Proverbs 19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, Rand he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:10 RDelight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:11 The Tdiscretion of a man Rdeferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
Proverbs 19:12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but Rhis favour is as dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 19:13 A Rfoolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
Proverbs 19:14 House and riches are Rthe inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Proverbs 19:15 Slothfulness Rcasteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:16 He that Rkeepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:17 He Rthat hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and Tthat which he hath given will he pay him again.
Proverbs 19:18 RChasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare Tfor his crying.
Proverbs 19:19 A Rman of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must Tdo it again.
Proverbs 19:20 Hear counsel, and Rreceive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 19:21 There are Rmany devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:22 The Rdesire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:23 The Rfear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 19:24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:25 RSmite a scorner, and the simple Twill beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
Proverbs 19:26 He that Rwasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Proverbs 19:27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28 RTAn ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29 RJudgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 19:1–10 — Integrity beyond wealth and influence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Poor integrity is better than corrupt speech. False witnesses face accountability, and wealth can distort apparent friendship and social respect.
Key Truth: Choose integrity over appearances.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Wealth maketh many friends; but the ____ is separated from his neighbour.” (Proverbs 19:4)
Find it in Proverbs 19:4 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… the favour of the prince: and every man is a ____ to him that giveth gifts.” (Proverbs 19:6)
Find it in Proverbs 19:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Delight is not seemly for a ____ ; much less for a servant to have rule over …” (Proverbs 19:10)
Find it in Proverbs 19:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 19:11–20 — Patience, work, and receiving counsel
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Discretion slows anger, while idleness leads to hunger. Compassion, correction, and listening to counsel build a wiser future.
Key Truth: Receive counsel and act patiently.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The discretion of a man deferreth his ____ ; and it is his glory to pass over a …” (Proverbs 19:11)
Find it in Proverbs 19:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “He that keepeth the ____ keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways …” (Proverbs 19:16)
Find it in Proverbs 19:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Hear ____ , and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in …” (Proverbs 19:20)
Find it in Proverbs 19:20 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 19:21–29 — God’s counsel and responsible conduct
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Many human plans remain beneath God’s enduring counsel. Reverence and teachability contrast with scorn and refusal to learn.
Key Truth: Let God’s counsel steady your plans.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “There are many devices in a man’s ____ ; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” (Proverbs 19:21)
Find it in Proverbs 19:21 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath ____ , and he will understand knowledge.” (Proverbs 19:25)
Find it in Proverbs 19:25 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of …” (Proverbs 19:29)
Find it in Proverbs 19:29 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
James 4:15 — Planning is placed beneath the Lord’s will.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What plan should be held with greater humility?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What is valued over perverse speech in the opening comparison?
2. What misplaced reaction follows a man’s own foolishness?
3. What does discretion do with anger and an offence?
4. How is pity toward the poor characterized?
5. What remains standing despite many human devices?
Notes
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