Proverbs 19:1-8, NIV. Poor man vs fool, zeal & knowledge, hasty-miss the way-to slow down (vs 2), folly ruins own life (vs 3), wealth-friends vs poor man (vs 4, 7), false witness, friend of a man who gives gifts, gets wisdom loves his own soul (vs 8).
Proverbs 19:1-8
[1]It is better to be poor but honest than to be a lying fool.
[2]Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good; impatience will get you into trouble.
[3]Some people ruin themselves by their own stupid actions and then blame the Lord.
[4]Rich people are always finding new friends, but the poor cannot keep the few they have.
[5]If you tell lies in court, you will be punished — there will be no escape.
[6]Everyone tries to gain the favour of important people; everyone claims the friendship of those who give out favours.
[7]Even the relatives of a poor person have no use for him; no wonder he has no friends. No matter how hard he tries, he cannot win any.
[8]Do yourself a favour and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.