June 9: Proverbs 19–21

: Proverbs 19–21

: Proverbs 19–21 Proverbs 19–21

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Proverbs 19–21 (Listen)

19   Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity    than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.  Desire1 without knowledge is not good,    and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.  When a man's folly brings his way to ruin,    his heart rages against the LORD.  Wealth brings many new friends,    but a poor man is deserted by his friend.  A false witness will not go unpunished,    and he who breathes out lies will not escape.  Many seek the favor of a generous man,2    and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.  All a poor man's brothers hate him;    how much more do hi