Proverbs 19:1
American King James Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
American Standard Version Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity Than he that is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
King James Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
World English Bible Better is the poor who walks in his integrity than he who is perverse in his lips and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:2
American King James Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hastens with his feet sins.
American Standard Version Also, that the soul be without knowledge is not good; And he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
King James Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth.
World English Bible It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor being hasty with one’s feet and missing the way.
Proverbs 19:3
American King James The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD.
American Standard Version The foolishness of man subverteth his way; And his heart fretteth against Jehovah.
King James The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
World English Bible The foolishness of man subverts his way; his heart rages against Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:4
American King James Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor.
American Standard Version Wealth addeth many friends; But the poor is separated from his friend.
King James Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
World English Bible Wealth adds many friends, but the poor is separated from his friend.
Proverbs 19:5
American King James A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall not escape.
American Standard Version A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall not escape.
King James A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
World English Bible A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
Proverbs 19:6
American King James Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts.
American Standard Version Many will entreat the favor of the liberal man; And every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
King James Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that giveth gifts.
World English Bible Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.
Proverbs 19:7
American King James All the brothers of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursues them with words, yet they are wanting to him.
American Standard Version All the brethren of the poor do hate him: How much more do his friends go far from him! He pursueth `them with' words, `but' they are gone.
King James 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.
World English Bible All the relatives of the poor shun him; how much more do his friends avoid him! He pursues them with pleas, but they are gone.
Proverbs 19:8
American King James He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
American Standard Version He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
King James He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
World English Bible He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Proverbs 19:9
American King James A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaks lies shall perish.
American Standard Version A false witness shall not be unpunished; And he that uttereth lies shall perish.
King James A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
World English Bible A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:10
American King James Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
American Standard Version Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
King James Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
World English Bible Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:11
American King James The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
American Standard Version The discretion of a man maketh him slow to anger; And it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
King James The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.
World English Bible The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:12
American King James The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew on the grass.
American Standard Version The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; But his favor is as dew upon the grass.
King James The king's wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favour is as dew upon the grass.
World English Bible The king’s wrath is like the roaring of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.
Proverbs 19:13
American King James A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
American Standard Version A foolish son is the calamity of his father; And the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
King James A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
World English Bible A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife’s quarrels are a continual dripping.
Proverbs 19:14
American King James House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
American Standard Version House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah.
King James House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
World English Bible House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh.
Proverbs 19:15
American King James Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
American Standard Version Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; And the idle soul shall suffer hunger.
King James Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
World English Bible Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:16
American King James He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; but he that despises his ways shall die.
American Standard Version He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his soul; `But' he that is careless of his ways shall die.
King James He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; but he that despiseth his ways shall die.
World English Bible He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:17
American King James He that has pity on the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again.
American Standard Version He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto Jehovah, And his good deed will he pay him again.
King James He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.
World English Bible He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.
Proverbs 19:18
American King James Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying.
American Standard Version Chasten thy son, seeing there is hope; nd set not thy heart on his destruction.
King James Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying.
World English Bible Discipline your son, for there is hope; don’t be a willing party to his death.
Proverbs 19:19
American King James A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if you deliver him, yet you must do it again.
American Standard Version A man of great wrath shall bear the penalty; For if thou deliver `him', thou must do it yet again.
King James A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver him, yet thou must do it again.
World English Bible A hot-tempered man must pay the penalty, for if you rescue him, you must do it again.
Proverbs 19:20
American King James Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
American Standard Version Hear counsel, and receive instruction, That thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
King James Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
World English Bible Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end.
Proverbs 19:21
American King James There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
American Standard Version There are many devices in a man's heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.
King James There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
World English Bible There are many plans in a man’s heart, but Yahweh’s counsel will prevail.
Proverbs 19:22
American King James The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
American Standard Version That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
King James The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
World English Bible That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:23
American King James The fear of the LORD tends to life: and he that has it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah `tendeth' to life; And he `that hath it' shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.
King James The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.
Proverbs 19:24
American King James A slothful man hides his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
American Standard Version The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
King James A slothful man hideth his hand in his bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
World English Bible The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; he will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:25
American King James Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
American Standard Version Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, `and' he will understand knowledge.
King James Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.
World English Bible Flog a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
Proverbs 19:26
American King James He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach.
American Standard Version He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.
King James He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
World English Bible He who robs his father and drives away his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.
Proverbs 19:27
American King James Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causes to err from the words of knowledge.
American Standard Version Cease, my son, to hear instruction `Only' to err from the words of knowledge.
King James Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
World English Bible If you stop listening to instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:28
American King James An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity.
American Standard Version A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.
King James An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
World English Bible A corrupt witness mocks justice, and the mouth of the wicked gulps down iniquity.
Proverbs 19:29
American King James Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
American Standard Version Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.
King James Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
World English Bible Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.