Proverbs 19:3-12
A person’s own foolish acts destroy their life.
But their heart is angry with the Lord.
Wealth brings many friends.
But even the closest friend of a poor person abandons them.
A dishonest witness will be punished.
And whoever pours out lies will not go free.
Many try to win the favor of rulers.
And everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.
Poor people are avoided by their whole family.
Their friends avoid them even more.
The poor person runs after his friends to beg for help.
But they can’t be found.
Anyone who gets wisdom loves life.
Anyone who values understanding will soon succeed.
A dishonest witness will be punished.
And those who pour out lies will die.
It isn’t proper for a foolish person to live in great comfort.
And it is much worse when a slave rules over princes!
A person’s wisdom makes them patient.
They will be honored if they forgive someone who sins against them.
A king’s anger is like a lion’s roar.
But his favor is like dew on the grass.
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