Proverbs 19:19

Discipline is not just for young people. Adults should also learn to have discipline. In other words, they should teach themselves to behave well. But some people easily become angry. You might work hard to rescue such a man from his punishment. But if he becomes angry again, then you must rescue him again.

Try to teach this person not to be angry. He should learn to be patient. An angry person has many troubles, because of his anger.

v20 Listen to advice! Follow instructions!

In the end, you will be wise.

v21 A man may make many plans.

But God decides what happens.

v22 A man needs a loyal friend

who would prefer to be poor than to lie.

v23 If you respect God, then you will have a good life.

Then you will be content. Troubles will not upset you.

v24 When a lazy man has a meal, he puts his hand into the bowl.

Then he is too lazy to lift his hand to his mouth.

v25 Whip a man who insults other people! Then simple people will learn wisdom.

Correct a wise man and he will gain knowledge.

v26 A son might steal from his father. The same son might send his mother away.

He is a terrible son. His parents will suffer shame because of him.