Proverbs 19:16-25 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
- 16
- He who keeps the commandment keeps his soul, but he who is careless of his ways will die.
- 17
- He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and He will pay back what he has given.
- 18
- Chasten your son while there is hope, and do not set your heart on his destruction.
- 19
- A man of great wrath will suffer punishment; for if you rescue him, you will have to do it again.
- 20
- Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days.
- 21
- There are many plans in a man’s heart, nevertheless the Lord’s counsel – that will stand.
- 22
- What is desired in a man is kindness, and a poor man is better than a liar.
- 23
- The fear of the Lord leads to life, and he who has it will abide in satisfaction; he will not be visited with evil.
- 24
- A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again.
- 25
- Strike a scoffer, and the simple will become wary; rebuke one who has understanding, and he will discern knowledge.