19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity 1
than one who is perverse in his speech 2 and is a fool. 3
19:2 It is dangerous 4 to have zeal 5 without knowledge,
and the one who acts hastily 6 makes poor choices. 7
19:3 A person’s folly 8 subverts 9 his way,
and 10 his heart rages 11 against the Lord.
19:4 Wealth adds many friends,
but a poor person is separated 12 from his friend. 13
19:5 A false witness 14 will not go unpunished,
and the one who spouts out 15 lies will not escape punishment. 16
19:6 Many people entreat the favor 17 of a generous person, 18
and everyone is the friend 19 of the person who gives gifts. 20