American Standard Version

Proverbs 19:21-29 American Standard Version (ASV)

21. There are many devices in a man’s heart; But the counsel of Jehovah, that shall stand.

22. That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

23. The fear of Jehovah tendeth to life; And he that hath it shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

24. The sluggard burieth his hand in the dish, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.

25. Smite a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

26. He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach.

27. Cease, my son, to hear instruction Only to err from the words of knowledge.

28. A worthless witness mocketh at justice; And the mouth of the wicked swalloweth iniquity.

29. Judgments are prepared for scoffers, And stripes for the back of fools.