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19:1  Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.
19:2  It is dangerous and sinful to rush into the unknown.
19:3  A man may ruin his chances by his own foolishness and then blame it on the Lord!
19:4  A wealthy man has many “friends”; the poor man has none left.
19:5  Punish false witnesses. Track down liars.
19:6  Many beg favors from a man who is generous; everyone is his friend!
19:7  A poor man’s own brothers turn away from him in embarrassment; how much more his friends! He calls after them, but they are gone.
19:8  He who loves wisdom loves his own best interest and will be a success.
19:9  A false witness shall be punished, and a liar shall be caught.
19:10  It doesn’t seem right for a fool to succeed or for a slave to rule over princes!
19:11  A wise man restrains his anger and overlooks insults. This is to his credit.
19:12  The king’s anger is as dangerous as a lion’s. But his approval is as refreshing as the dew on grass.
19:13  A rebellious son is a calamity to his father, and a nagging wife annoys like constant dripping.
19:14  A father can give his sons homes and riches, but only the Lord can give them understanding wives.
19:15  A lazy man sleeps soundly—and he goes hungry!
19:16  Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them means death.
19:17  When you help the poor you are lending to the Lord—and he pays wonderful interest on your loan!
19:18  Discipline your son in his early years while there is hope. If you don’t, you will ruin his life.
19:19  A short-tempered man must bear his own penalty; you can’t do much to help him. If you try once, you must try a dozen times!
19:20  Get all the advice you can and be wise the rest of your life.
19:21  Man proposes, but God disposes.
19:22  Kindness makes a man attractive. And it is better to be poor than dishonest.
19:23  Reverence for God gives life, happiness, and protection from harm.
19:24  Some men are so lazy they won’t even feed themselves!
19:25  Punish a mocker and others will learn from his example. Reprove a wise man, and he will be the wiser.
19:26  A son who mistreats his father or mother is a public disgrace.
19:27  Stop listening to teaching that contradicts what you know is right.
19:28  A worthless witness cares nothing for truth—he enjoys his sinning too much.
19:29  Mockers and rebels shall be severely punished.