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Proverbs 19:1-10

Revised Standard Version RSV

1 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a man who is perverse in speech, and is a fool.

2 It is not good for a man to be without knowledge, and he who makes haste with his feet misses his way.

3 When a man's folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.

4 Wealth brings many new friends, but a poor man is deserted by his friend.

5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who utters lies will not escape.

6 Many seek the favor of a generous man, and every one is a friend to a man who gives gifts.

7 All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them.

8 He who gets wisdom loves himself; he who keeps understanding will prosper.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who utters lies will perish.

10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury, much less for a slave to rule over princes.

New International Version NIV

1 Better the poor whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse.

2 Desire without knowledge is not good— how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

3 A person’s own folly leads to their ruin, yet their heart rages against the LORD.

4 Wealth attracts many friends, but even the closest friend of the poor person deserts them.

5 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.

6 Many curry favor with a ruler, and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts.

7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives— how much more do their friends avoid them! Though the poor pursue them with pleading, they are nowhere to be found.

8 The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.

9 A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will perish.

10 It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury— how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!