The Bible – Proverbs 19
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Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
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Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
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The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
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Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
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Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
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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.
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He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
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A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
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Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
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The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
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The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
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A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
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House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
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Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
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He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
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He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
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Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
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A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
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Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
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There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
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The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
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The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
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A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
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Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
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He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
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Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
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An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
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Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Summary; Continuing with yet more favorite themes, Proverbs states that it’s better to be poor and have integrity than to be a fool. One of the aspects of being a fool is desiring things without having any knowledge—letting your wants lead you by the nose, essentially, with no reflection.
closing prayer; Heavenly Father we know that it is Your will to help those that are afflicted, to support the weak, to provide for the widows and orphans and to help those that are in need.
Use our hands to be of service to those in need, and use our voices to speak words of healing and encouragement to those that are afflicted and in distress. Thank You for hearing our prayers. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
those who wish to become a child of our Heavenly Father or wish to be stronger in his eyes, please say the following prayer below.
Heavenly Father: I recognize that I have not lived my life for You up until now. I have been living for myself and that is wrong. I need You in my life; I want You in my life. I acknowledge the completed work of Your Son Jesus Christ in giving His life for me on the cross at Calvary, and I long to receive the forgiveness you have made freely available to me through this sacrifice. Come into my life now, Lord. Take up residence in my heart and be my king, my Lord, and my Savior. From this day forward, I will no longer be controlled by sin, or the desire to please myself, but I will follow You all the days of my life. Those days are in Your hands. I ask this in Jesus’ precious and holy name. Amen.”
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