Proverbs 19:8-16 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

8. But whoever possesses reason loves his own soul. And one who guards prudence shall discover good things.

9. A false witness shall not go unpunished. And whoever speaks lies will perish.

10. Fine things are not fitting for the foolish, nor is it fitting for a servant to rule over princes.

11. The doctrine of a man is known through patience. And his glory is to pass beyond iniquities.

12. Like the roaring of a lion, so also is the wrath of a king. And his cheerfulness is like the dew upon the grass.

13. A foolish son is the grief of his father. And an argumentative wife is like a roof that is continually leaking.

14. A house and its riches are given by parents. But a prudent wife is particularly from the Lord.

15. Laziness sends one into a deep sleep, and a dissolute soul will go hungry.

16. Whoever guards a commandment guards his own soul. But whoever neglects his own way will die.

Proverbs 19