Good News Bible

Proverbs 19:10-15 Good News Bible (GNB)

10. Fools should not live in luxury, and slaves should not rule over noblemen.

11. If you are sensible, you will control your temper. When someone wrongs you, it is a great virtue to ignore it.

12. The king's anger is like the roar of a lion, but his favour is like welcome rain.

13. Stupid children can bring their parents to ruin. A nagging wife is like water going drip-drip-drip.

14. A man can inherit a house and money from his parents, but only the Lord can give him a sensible wife.

15. Be lazy if you want to; sleep on, but you will go hungry.