Proverbs 19:9-16

9If you tell lies in court, the judge will certainly punish you. That will be the end of you!

10Fools should not live like rich people. Even worse, slaves should never have authority over rulers.

11If someone is wise, he controls his anger. When anyone hurts him, he is careful to forget it.

12When the king is angry, he makes people afraid, like a lion that roars. But when he is pleased with you, that is like dew on fresh grass.

13A foolish child will destroy his father. A woman who quarrels with her husband is like rain that never stops.

14Your parents may give you riches and a house to live in. But only the Lord can give you a wise wife.

15A lazy person cannot wake up from sleep. If he does no work, he will always be hungry.

16If you obey God's commands, you will keep your life safe. If you do not respect his teaching, you will die.