Proverbs 19:21-29

English Standard Version

^21 (A)Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
    but ^(B)it is the purpose of the Lord ^(C)that will stand.
²² What is desired in a man is steadfast love,
    and a poor man is better than a liar.
²³ The fear of the Lord ^(D)leads to life,
    and whoever has it rests ^(E)satisfied;
    he will ^(F)not be visited by harm.
^24 (G)The sluggard buries his hand in ^(H)the dish
    and will not even bring it back to his mouth.
^25 (I)Strike ^(J)a scoffer, and the simple will ^(K)learn prudence;
    ^(L)reprove a man of understanding, and he will gain knowledge.
²⁶ He who does violence to his father and chases away his mother
    is ^(M)a son who brings shame and reproach.
²⁷ Cease to hear instruction, my son,
    ^(N)and you will stray from the words of knowledge.
²⁸ A worthless witness mocks at justice,
    and the mouth of the wicked ^(O)devours iniquity.
²⁹ Condemnation is ready for ^(P)scoffers,
    and ^(Q)beating for the backs of fools.