Proverbs 19:15-29

15Laziness induces deep sleep,
and a lazy person will go hungry.
16The one who keeps commands preserves himself;
one who disregards his ways will die.
17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the Lord,
and He will give a reward to the lender.
18Discipline your son while there is hope;
don't be intent on killing him.
19A person with great anger bears the penalty;
if you rescue him, you'll have to do it again.
20Listen to counsel and receive instruction
so that you may be wise later in life.
21Many plans are in a man's heart,
but the Lord's decree will prevail.
22What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;
better to be a poor man than a liar.
23The fear of the Lord leads to life;
one will sleep at night without danger.
24The slacker buries his hand in the bowl;
he doesn't even bring it back to his mouth.
25Strike a mocker, and the inexperienced learn a lesson;
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
26The one who assaults his father and evicts his mother
is a disgraceful and shameful son.
27If you stop listening to correction, my son,
you will stray from the words of knowledge.
28A worthless witness mocks justice,
and a wicked mouth swallows iniquity.
29Judgments are prepared for mockers,
and beatings for the backs of fools.