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The Man of Integrity

Verse1Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

Verse2Even zeal is no good without knowledge, and he who hurries his footsteps misses the mark.

Verse3A man’s own folly subverts his way, yet his heart rages against the LORD.

Verse4Wealth attracts many friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

Verse5A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.

Verse6Many seek the favor of the prince, and everyone is a friend of the gift giver.

Verse7All the brothers of a poor man hate him— how much more do his friends avoid him! He may pursue them with pleading, but they are nowhere to be found.

Verse8He who acquires wisdom loves himself; one who safeguards understanding will find success.

Verse9A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who pours out lies will perish.

Verse10Luxury is unseemly for a fool— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!

Verse11A man’s insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense.

Verse12A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.

Verse13A foolish son is his father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping.

Verse14Houses and wealth are inherited from fathers, but a prudent wife is from the LORD.

Verse15Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.

Verse16He who keeps a commandment preserves his soul, but he who is careless in his ways will die.

Verse17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.

Verse18Discipline your son, for in that there is hope; do not be party to his death.

Verse19A man of great anger must pay the penalty; if you rescue him, you will have to do so again.

Verse20Listen to counsel and accept discipline, that you may be wise the rest of your days.

Verse21Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Verse22The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.

Verse23The fear of the LORD leads to life, that one may rest content, without visitation from harm.

Verse24The slacker buries his hand in the dish; he will not even bring it back to his mouth.

Verse25Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge.

Verse26He who assaults his father or evicts his mother is a son who brings shame and disgrace.

Verse27If you cease to hear instruction, my son, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

Verse28A corrupt witness mocks justice, and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.

Verse29Judgments are prepared for mockers, and beatings for the backs of fools.