Proverbs 19

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1 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity , than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool. 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge , it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 3 The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the Lord . 4 Wealth maketh many friends ; but the poor is separated from his neighbour. 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. 6 Many will entreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts. 7 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. 8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished , and he that speaketh lies shall perish. 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. 11 The discretion of a man deferreth his anger ; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression . 12 The king’s wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass. 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father : and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord . 15 Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger. 16 He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord ; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. 18 Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. 19 A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again. 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction , that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. 21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord , that shall stand. 22 The desire of a man is his kindness : and a poor man is better than a liar . 23 The fear of the Lord tendeth to life : and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. 24 A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. 25 Smite a scorner , and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge. 26 He that wasteth his father , and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge. 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. D&C 88:17 ; 104:16 . Prov. 28:6 ; Alma 27:27 ; D&C 124:20 (15, 20) . D&C 42:61 ; Abr. 1:2 . TG Haste . TG Foolishness . Prov. 14:20 . Mosiah 13:23 . TG Lying . Prov. 29:26 ; Alma 47:35 . Matt. 5:46 . Prov. 18:23 . TG Understanding . TG Punish . 2 Ne. 9:34 . Prov. 30:22 (21–22) ; Eccl. 10:7 (6–7) . TG Rashness . TG Anger . TG Glory . TG Transgress . Prov. 20:2 . TG Marriage, Fatherhood . Prov. 21:9 . Prov. 27:15 . TG Prudence . TG Laziness ; Procrastination . TG Idleness . Prov. 13:13 ; Luke 11:28 ; D&C 1:32 . TG Compassion ; Generosity . Mosiah 4:16 (16–18) . TG Chastening . Morm. 8:21 . TG Edification . Isa. 46:10 . TG Kindness . TG Lying . TG Reverence . Prov. 10:16 ; 11:19 . TG Laziness . Prov. 21:11 . Prov. 20:20 ; Mosiah 13:20 . 1 Ne. 8:34 (33–34) ; Mosiah 2:37 (33, 37) . IE flogging. Prov. 10:13 .