Proverbs 19. Though the poor pursue them with pleading. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. (A), 2 Desire without knowledge is not good—    how much more will hasty feet miss the way! 25 Punish the insolent—make an example of them. Somebody might learn a good lesson. 3 People ruin their lives by their own stupidity, so why does God always get blamed? (AG), 24 A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;    he will not even bring it back to his mouth! Proverbs 19:21, MSG Life is full of changes and challenges. 19 Better to be poor and honest    than a rich person no one can trust. Then you’ll acquire a taste for good sense; what I tell you will keep you out of trouble. 19 Let angry people endure the backlash of their own anger;    if you try to make it better, you’ll only make it worse. Proverbs 19:6 - MSG - Lots of people flock around a generous person;... Study verse in the The Message If they see you coming, they look the other way—. Proverbs 19:17-19 The Message (MSG) 17 Mercy to the needy is a loan to God, and God pays back those loans in full. but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. 14 House and land are handed down from parents,    but a congenial spouse comes straight from God. S Est 1:12; S 7:7; Ps 72:5-6; Pr 16:14-15, Ps 33:11; Pr 16:9; 20:24; Isa 8:10; 14:24, 27; 31:2; 40:8; 46:10; 48:14; 55:11; Jer 44:29; La 3:37. (J), 7 The poor are shunned by all their relatives—    how much more do their friends avoid them! Proverbs 19:21. but are too lazy to raise it to their mouth. “He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.” Proverbs 19:17 In both the Old and New Testaments, we see God’s desire for His children to show compassion to the poor and needy. Evil people relish malicious conversation; the ears of liars itch for dirty gossip. 7 When you’re down on your luck, even your family avoids you—    yes, even your best friends wish you’d get lost.If they see you coming, they look the other way—    out of sight, out of mind. and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts. 5 Perjury won’t go unpunished. (Z), 17 Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord,(AA)    and he will reward them for what they have done. << Proverbs 17 | Proverbs 18 | Proverbs 19 >> 21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue; and those to whom it is dear will have its fruit for their food. We … how much more do their friends avoid them! 2 When good people run things, everyone is glad, but when the ruler is bad, everyone groans. 14 House and land are handed down from parents,    but a congenial spouse comes straight from God. 11 A person’s wisdom yields patience;(Q)    it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense. (AE), 21 Many are the plans in a person’s heart,    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.(AF). The Message Gift and Award Bible, Softcover, Black, The Message Pocket Paperback Edition: New Testament, Psalms and Proverbs, The Message Deluxe Gift Bible, Black/Slate Leather-Look, The Message Bible, Dusty Rose Floral Large Print Leather-Look, The Message // REMIX 2.0, Soft Imitation Leather, Color Spectrum. 21 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans,    but God’s purpose prevails. 26 Kids who lash out against their parents    are an embarrassment and disgrace. and he will reward them for what they have done. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. a. only a slap in the face brings fools to attention. 20 Take good counsel and accept correction—    that’s the way to live wisely and well. Published by permission. Proverbs 19 King James Version (KJV). Enjoy the wife you married as a young man! any more than workers should give orders to their boss. (AH), 25 Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;    rebuke the discerning,(AI) and they will gain knowledge.(AJ). 17 Mercy to the needy is a loan to God,    and God pays back those loans in full. 23 Fear-of-God is life itself,    a full life, and serene—no nasty surprises. is a child who brings shame and disgrace. A wise servant takes charge of an unruly child and is honored as one of the family. The Global Message of Proverbs Proverbs: Wisdom for the World. the good-natured are like fresh morning dew. 20 Take good counsel and accept correction— that's the way to live wisely and well. Who knows? Proverbs 19 The Message Bible << Proverbs 18 | Proverbs 19 | Proverbs 20 >> 19 1 Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust. He that hath pity on the poor — And relieves their necessities; lendeth unto the Lord — Doth not empoverish, but enrich himself: for the Lord takes what is done to them as done to himself, because it is done to those whom he has appointed in his own stead to be his receivers, and whom he hath, in a peculiar manner, commended to the care and charity of all other men. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! yes, even your best friends wish you’d get lost. 29 The irreverent have to learn reverence the hard way;    only a slap in the face brings fools to attention. 18 Discipline your children while you still have the chance;    indulging them destroys them. Take your stand with God's loyal community and live, or chase after phantoms of evil and die. Somebody might learn a good lesson. Somebody might learn a good lesson. But I … Close << Proverbs 18 | Proverbs 19 | Proverbs 20 >> 8 Grow a wise heart - you'll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head - you'll find a good life. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. 2 Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 19 Lovely as an angel, beautiful as a rose - don't ever quit taking delight in her body. Proverbs 5:18-19 18 Bless your fresh-flowing fountain! 19 Better to be poor and honest    than a rich person no one can trust. everyone’s a friend to the philanthropist. Proverbs 19:18 "Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying." Proverbs 19 The Message (MSG) If You Quit Listening 19 Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust. 23 The fear of the Lord leads to life;    then one rests content, untouched by trouble. 13 A parent is worn to a frazzle by a stupid child;    a nagging spouse is a leaky faucet. 1 For people who hate discipline and only get more stubborn, There'll come a day when life tumbles in and they break, but by then it'll be too late to help them. only a slap in the face brings fools to attention. As silver in a crucible and gold in a pan, so our lives are assayed by GOD. 4 Wealth attracts friends as honey draws flies,    but poor people are avoided like a plague. 28 A corrupt witness mocks at justice,    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil. Who knows? If they see you coming, they look the other way—. 8 Grow a wise heart—you’ll do yourself a favor;    keep a clear head—you’ll find a good life. 21 We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God's purpose prevails. Making a prosthesis that fits and works well requires a good plan. (Y), 16 Whoever keeps commandments keeps their life,    but whoever shows contempt for their ways will die. Proverbs 18 Proverbs 20 ... Proverbs 19 The Message (MSG) If You Quit Listening. 27 If you quit listening, dear child, and strike off on your own,    you’ll soon be out of your depth. 12 A king’s rage is like the roar of a lion,(R)    but his favor is like dew(S) on the grass. ” Proverbs 19:21. 15 Life collapses on loafers;    lazybones go hungry. Who knows? While clearly pointing to God as the ultimate source of wisdom, Eugene H. Peterson has skillfully taken the original Hebrew and made it more understandable for modern generations. I knew God assigned me this exact passage to make me think about myself and what this proverb means. 2 Ignorant zeal is worthless; haste makes waste. [a](L), 8 The one who gets wisdom loves life;    the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper. It helps me daily in the profession God has called me to do. Copyright © 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). a full life, and serene—no nasty surprises. he will not even bring it back to his mouth! 12 Mean-tempered leaders are like mad dogs;    the good-natured are like fresh morning dew. Proverbs 19 If You Quit Listening 1 Better to be poor and honest than a rich person no one can trust. 9 The person who tells lies gets caught;    the person who spreads rumors is ruined. 28 An unprincipled witness desecrates justice;    the mouths of the wicked spew malice. 18 Discipline your children while you still have the chance;    indulging them destroys them. 28 An unprincipled witness desecrates justice;    the mouths of the wicked spew malice. Without Good Direction, People Lose Their Way - GOD hates cheating in the marketplace; he loves it when business is aboveboard. 17 He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the Lord; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. (H), 6 Many curry favor with a ruler,(I)    and everyone is the friend of one who gives gifts. 15 Life collapses on loafers;    lazybones go hungry. 27 Stop listening to instruction, my son,(AL)    and you will stray from the words of knowledge. 12 Mean-tempered leaders are like mad dogs;    the good-natured are like fresh morning dew. 10 Blockheads shouldn’t live on easy street    any more than workers should give orders to their boss. 13 A parent is worn to a frazzle by a stupid child;    a nagging spouse is a leaky faucet. 17 Mercy to the needy is a loan to God,    and God pays back those loans in full. 22 What a person desires is unfailing love[b];    better to be poor than a liar. if you try to make it better, you’ll only make it worse. Nothing but Sin and Bones - Dear friend, pay close attention to this, my wisdom; listen very closely to the way I see it. 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