Proverbs 19:2-17

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[2] It isn't good to have zeal without knowledge; Nor being hasty with one's feet and missing the way. [3] The foolishness of man subverts his way; His heart rages against Yahweh. [4] Wealth adds many friends, But the poor is separated from his friend. [5] A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free. [6] Many will entreat the favor of a ruler, And everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts. [7] 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. [8] He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. [9] A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish. [10] Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, Much less for a servant to have rule over princes. [11] The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense. [12] The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion, But his favor is like dew on the grass. [13] A foolish son is the calamity of his father. A wife's quarrels are a continual dripping. [14] House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from Yahweh. [15] Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep. The idle soul shall suffer hunger. [16] He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, But he who is contemptuous in his ways shall die. [17] He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; He will reward him.