{"meta":{"source":"Prime Bible","sourceUrl":"https://primebible.com","license":"Public domain (translation text); see citation policy at /citation-policy","organization":"501(c)(3) nonprofit — EIN 41-2531951","canonicalUrl":"https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/19","llmTxt":"https://primebible.com/llms.txt","generatedAt":"2026-05-30T12:27:43.435Z"},"reference":{"translation":"KJV","book":"Proverbs","bookSlug":"proverbs","chapter":19,"testament":"OLD"},"navigation":{"previousChapter":18,"nextChapter":20,"totalChapters":31,"totalVerses":29},"verses":[{"verseNumber":1,"text":"Better <i>is</i> the poor that walketh in his integrity, than <i>he that is</i> perverse in his lips, and is a fool."},{"verseNumber":2,"text":"Also, <i>that</i> the soul <i>be</i> without knowledge, <i>it is</i> not good; and he that hasteth with <i>his</i> feet sinneth."},{"verseNumber":3,"text":"The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD."},{"verseNumber":4,"text":"Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour."},{"verseNumber":5,"text":"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and <i>he that</i> speaketh lies shall not escape."},{"verseNumber":6,"text":"Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man <i>is</i> a friend to him that giveth gifts."},{"verseNumber":7,"text":"All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth <i>them with</i> words, <i>yet</i> they <i>are</i> wanting <i>to him</i>."},{"verseNumber":8,"text":"He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good."},{"verseNumber":9,"text":"A false witness shall not be unpunished, and <i>he that</i> speaketh lies shall perish."},{"verseNumber":10,"text":"Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes."},{"verseNumber":11,"text":"The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and <i>it is</i> his glory to pass over a transgression."},{"verseNumber":12,"text":"The king's wrath <i>is</i> as the roaring of a lion; but his favour <i>is</i> as dew upon the grass."},{"verseNumber":13,"text":"A foolish son <i>is</i> the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife <i>are</i> a continual dropping."},{"verseNumber":14,"text":"House and riches <i>are</i> the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife <i>is</i> from the LORD."},{"verseNumber":15,"text":"Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger."},{"verseNumber":16,"text":"He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; <i>but</i> he that despiseth his ways shall die."},{"verseNumber":17,"text":"He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again."},{"verseNumber":18,"text":"Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying."},{"verseNumber":19,"text":"A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver <i>him</i>, yet thou must do it again."},{"verseNumber":20,"text":"Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end."},{"verseNumber":21,"text":"<i>There are</i> many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand."},{"verseNumber":22,"text":"The desire of a man <i>is</i> his kindness: and a poor man <i>is</i> better than a liar."},{"verseNumber":23,"text":"The fear of the LORD <i>tendeth</i> to life: and <i>he that hath it</i> shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil."},{"verseNumber":24,"text":"A slothful <i>man</i> hideth his hand in <i>his</i> bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again."},{"verseNumber":25,"text":"Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, <i>and</i> he will understand knowledge."},{"verseNumber":26,"text":"He that wasteth <i>his</i> father, <i>and</i> chaseth away <i>his</i> mother, <i>is</i> a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach."},{"verseNumber":27,"text":"Cease, my son, to hear the instruction <i>that causeth</i> to err from the words of knowledge."},{"verseNumber":28,"text":"An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity."},{"verseNumber":29,"text":"Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools."}],"citation":{"inline":"Proverbs 19 (KJV)","markdown":"[Proverbs 19](https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/19)","sbl":"Prime Bible. *The Bible.* KJV. https://primebible.com/kjv/proverbs/19 (accessed 2026-05-30)."}}