Proverbs 19:21-29

New International Version

²¹ Many are the plans in a person’s heart,
    but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.^(A)

²² What a person desires is unfailing love^[a];
    better to be poor than a liar.

²³ The fear of the Lord leads to life;
    then one rests content, untouched by trouble.^(B)

²⁴ A sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    he will not even bring it back to his mouth!^(C)

²⁵ Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence;
    rebuke the discerning,^(D) and they will gain knowledge.^(E)

²⁶ Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother^(F)
    is a child who brings shame and disgrace.

²⁷ Stop listening to instruction, my son,^(G)
    and you will stray from the words of knowledge.

²⁸ A corrupt witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.^(H)

²⁹ Penalties are prepared for mockers,
    and beatings for the backs of fools.^(I)