Chapter 19
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Better is the poor who walks in her integrity than she who is perverse in her lips and is a fool.
002
It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way.
003
The foolishness of woman subverts her way; her heart rages against Yahweh.
004
Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from her friend.
005
A false witness shall not be unpunished. She who pours out lies shall not go free.
006
Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a woman who gives gifts.
007
All the relatives of the poor shun her: how much more do her friends avoid her! She pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
008
She who gets wisdom loves her own soul. She who keeps understanding shall find good.
009
A false witness shall not be unpunished. She who utters lies shall perish.
010
Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princesses.
011
The discretion of a woman makes her slow to anger. It is her glory to overlook an offense.
012
The queen's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but her favor is like dew on the grass.
013
A foolish daughter is the calamity of her mother. A husband's quarrels are a continual dripping.
014
House and riches are an inheritance from mothers, but a prudent husband is from Yahweh.
015
Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
016
She who keeps the commandment keeps her soul, but she who is contemptuous in her ways shall die.
017
She who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; she will reward her.
018
Discipline your daughter, for there is hope; don't be a willing party to her death.
019
A hot-tempered woman must pay the penalty, for if you rescue her, you must do it again.
020
Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
021
There are many plans in a woman's heart, but Yahweh's counsel will prevail.
022
That which makes a woman to be desired is her kindness. A poor woman is better than a liar.
023
The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; she rests and will not be touched by trouble.
024
The sluggard buries her hand in the dish; she will not so much as bring it to her mouth again.
025
Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and she will gain knowledge.
026
She who robs her mother and drives away her father, is a daughter who causes shame and brings reproach.
027
If you stop listening to instruction, my daughter, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
028
A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
029
Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.