Proverbs 19:21-29

New American Standard Bible 1995

²¹ Many ^(A)plans are in a man’s heart,
But the ^(B)counsel of the Lord will stand.
²² What is desirable in a man is his ^[a]kindness,
And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
²³ The ^[b](C)fear of the Lord leads to life,
So that one may sleep ^(D)satisfied, ^[c](E)untouched by evil.
²⁴ The ^(F)sluggard buries his hand ^(G)in the dish,
But will not even bring it back to his mouth.
^25 (H)Strike a scoffer and the ^[d]naive may become shrewd,
But ^(I)reprove one who has understanding and he will ^[e]gain knowledge.
²⁶ He ^(J)who assaults his father and drives his mother away
Is a shameful and disgraceful son.
²⁷ Cease listening, my son, to discipline,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A rascally witness makes a mockery of justice,
And the mouth of the wicked ^[f](K)spreads iniquity.
^29 [g]Judgments are prepared for ^(L)scoffers,
And ^(M)blows for the back of fools.