Proverbs 19:1-29 ICB

[1] It is better to be poor and honest than to be foolish and tell lies. [2] Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake. [3] A person's own foolishness ruins his life. But in his mind he blames the Lord for it. [4] Wealthy people are always finding more friends. But the poor lose their friends. [5] A witness who lies will be punished. An untruthful person will not be left unpunished. [6] Many people want to please a leader. And everyone is friends with those who give gifts. [7] A poor person's relatives avoid him. Even his friends stay far away! He runs after them, begging. But they are gone. [8] The person who gets wisdom is good to himself. And the one who has understanding will succeed. [9] A witness who lies will be punished. An untruthful person will die. [10] No foolish person should live in luxury. No slave should rule over princes! [11] A wise person is patient. He will be honored if he ignores a wrong done against him. [12] A king's anger scares people like the roar of a lion. But his kindness is as pleasant as the dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son will ruin his father. And a quarreling wife is as bothersome as dripping water. [14] Houses and wealth are inherited from parents. But a wise wife is a gift from the Lord. [15] Lazy people sleep a lot. Idle people will go hungry. [16] Whoever obeys the commands protects his life. Whoever is careless in what he does will die. [17] Being kind to the poor is like lending to the Lord. The Lord will reward you for what you have done. [18] Correct your son while there is still hope. Do not help him destroy himself. [19] A person who is always getting angry will pay for it. If you help him, you will have to do it again and again. [20] Listen to advice and accept correction. Then in the end you will be wise. [21] People can make many different plans. But only the Lord's plan will happen. [22] People want others to be loyal. So it is better to be poor than to be a liar. [23] Those who respect the Lord will live and be content, unbothered by trouble. [24] The lazy person may put his hand in the dish, but he won't lift the food to his mouth! [25] Whip a person who makes fun of wisdom, and then foolish people will learn how to think. Just correct a smart man, and he will gain knowledge. [26] A son who robs his father and sends away his mother brings shame and disgrace on himself. [27] Don't stop listening to correction, my child. If you do, you will not obey what you have already learned. [28] An evil witness makes fun of fairness. And wicked people love what is evil. [29] People who make fun of wisdom will be punished. And the backs of foolish people will be beaten.