Proverbs 19
Lutheran reading notes
In Proverbs chapter 19, the wisdom literature continues to explore wisdom for righteous living and reverence for God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
1
Better {is} the poor that walketh in his integrity, than {he that is} perverse in his lips, and is a fool.
Proverbs 19:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
2
Also, {that} the soul {be} without knowledge, {it is} not good; and he that hasteth with {his} feet sinneth.
Proverbs 19:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
3
The foolishness of man perverteth his way: and his heart fretteth against the LORD.
Proverbs 19:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
4
Wealth maketh many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbour.
Proverbs 19:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
5
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and {he that} speaketh lies shall not escape. {unpunished: Heb. held innocent}
Proverbs 19:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
6
Many will intreat the favour of the prince: and every man {is} a friend to him that giveth gifts. {him...: Heb. a man of gifts}
Proverbs 19:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
7
All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him? he pursueth {them with} words, {yet} they {are} wanting {to him}.
Proverbs 19:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
8
He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. {wisdom: Heb. an heart}
Proverbs 19:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
9
A false witness shall not be unpunished, and {he that} speaketh lies shall perish.
Proverbs 19:9 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
10
Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Proverbs 19:10 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
11
The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; and {it is} his glory to pass over a transgression. {discretion: or, prudence}
Proverbs 19:11 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
12
The king's wrath {is} as the roaring of a lion; but his favour {is} as dew upon the grass.
Proverbs 19:12 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
13
A foolish son {is} the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife {are} a continual dropping.
Proverbs 19:13 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
14
House and riches {are} the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife {is} from the LORD.
Proverbs 19:14 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
15
Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.
Proverbs 19:15 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
16
He that keepeth the commandment keepeth his own soul; {but} he that despiseth his ways shall die.
Proverbs 19:16 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
17
He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again. {that which...: or, his deed}
Proverbs 19:17 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
18
Chasten thy son while there is hope, and let not thy soul spare for his crying. {for...: or, to his destruction: or, to cause him to die}
Proverbs 19:18 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
19
A man of great wrath shall suffer punishment: for if thou deliver {him}, yet thou must do it again. {do: Heb. add}
Proverbs 19:19 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
20
Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
Proverbs 19:20 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
21
{There are} many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:21 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
22
The desire of a man {is} his kindness: and a poor man {is} better than a liar.
Proverbs 19:22 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
23
The fear of the LORD {tendeth} to life: and {he that hath it} shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.
Proverbs 19:23 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
24
A slothful {man} hideth his hand in {his} bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
Proverbs 19:24 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
25
Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, {and} he will understand knowledge. {will beware: Heb. will be cunning}
Proverbs 19:25 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
26
He that wasteth {his} father, {and} chaseth away {his} mother, {is} a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Proverbs 19:26 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
27
Cease, my son, to hear the instruction {that causeth} to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:27 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
28
An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. {An...: Heb. A witness of Belial}
Proverbs 19:28 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
29
Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Proverbs 19:29 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.