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He who makes mischief with his words is insincere.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-8.htm#aramaic"><b>8</b></a></span>He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who keeps faithfulness shall find good.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-9.htm#aramaic"><b>9</b></a></span>A false witness shall not be unpunished; and he who speaks lies shall perish.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-10.htm#aramaic"><b>10</b></a></span>To live in luxury is not fitting for a fool; much less is it seemly for a servant to rule over princes.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-11.htm#aramaic"><b>11</b></a></span>The discretion of a man is shown by his patience; he glories when his iniquity is removed.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-12.htm#aramaic"><b>12</b></a></span>The king's wrath is like the roaring of a lion; but his favor is like dew upon grass.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-13.htm#aramaic"><b>13</b></a></span>A foolish son is a disgrace to his father; and the contentions of a wife are like drippings.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-14.htm#aramaic"><b>14</b></a></span>House and riches are the inheritance from fathers; but a wife is betrothed to a man from the LORD.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-15.htm#aramaic"><b>15</b></a></span>Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and a proud man shall suffer hunger.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-16.htm#aramaic"><b>16</b></a></span>He who keeps the law keeps his own soul; but he who despises right ways shall die.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-17.htm#aramaic"><b>17</b></a></span>He who has pity upon the poor is a companion of the LORD; and he shall be repaid according to his works.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-18.htm#aramaic"><b>18</b></a></span>Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul share his dishonor.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-19.htm#aramaic"><b>19</b></a></span>A man of great wrath shall suffer harm; the more he is hostile the more he increases his burden.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-20.htm#aramaic"><b>20</b></a></span>Hear counsel and receive instruction that you may be wise in your ways.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-21.htm#aramaic"><b>21</b></a></span>There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand firm.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-22.htm#aramaic"><b>22</b></a></span>The longing of a man is to do good; and a poor man is better than a rich man who lies.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-23.htm#aramaic"><b>23</b></a></span>Reverence for the LORD leads to life; and he who is satisfied with it shall abide; he shall not be visited with evil.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-24.htm#aramaic"><b>24</b></a></span>A sluggard hides his hands in his bosom and will not even try to bring them to his mouth again.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-25.htm#aramaic"><b>25</b></a></span>When an evil man is scourged, a wise man takes heed; and when a wise man is reproved, he will gain understanding.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-26.htm#aramaic"><b>26</b></a></span>He who plunders his father and grieves his mother is a son who causes shame and brings reproach.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-27.htm#aramaic"><b>27</b></a></span>Wait, my son, and hear the instruction, and do not forget the words of knowledge.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-28.htm#aramaic"><b>28</b></a></span>An ungodly witness scorns justice; and the mouth of the wicked devours him.<p> <span class="reftext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/19-29.htm#aramaic"><b>29</b></a></span>Grief is prepared for those who scoff at justice, and a scourge for foolish people.<p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">Holy Bible From The Ancient Eastern Texts: Aramaic Of The Peshitta by George M. 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