God's Word Translation

Proverbs 19:1-11 God's Word Translation (GW)

1. Better to be a poor person who lives innocentlythan to be one who talks dishonestly and is a fool.

2. A person without knowledge is no good.A person in a hurry makes mistakes.

3. The stupidity of a person turns his life upside down,and his heart rages against the Lord.

4. Wealth adds many friends,but a poor person is separated from his friend.

5. A lying witness will not go unpunished.One who tells lies will not escape.

6. Many try to win the kindness of a generous person,and everyone is a friend to a person who gives gifts.

7. The entire family of a poor person hates him.How much more do his friends keep their distance from him!When he chases them with words, they are gone.

8. A person who gains sense loves himself.One who guards understanding finds something good.

9. A lying witness will not go unpunished.One who tells lies will die.

10. Luxury does not fit a fool,much less a slave ruling princes.

11. A person with good sense is patient,and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.