Proverbs 15:19

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

The way of the slothful `is' as a hedge of briers, And the path of the upright is raised up.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 22:5 : 5 Thorns -- snares `are' in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.
  • Prov 22:13 : 13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'
  • Prov 26:13 : 13 The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.'
  • Isa 30:21 : 21 And thine ear heareth a word behind thee, Saying, `This `is' the way, go ye in it,' When ye turn to the right, And when ye turn to the left.
  • Isa 35:8 : 8 And a highway hath been there, and a way, And the `way of holiness' is called to it, Not pass over it doth the unclean, And He Himself `is' by them, Whoso is going in the way -- even fools err not.
  • Isa 57:14 : 14 And he hath said, `Raise up, raise up, prepare a way, Lift a stumbling-block out of the way of My people.'
  • Num 14:1-3 : 1 And all the company lifteth up and give forth their voice, and the people weep during that night; 2 and all the sons of Israel murmur against Moses, and against Aaron, and all the company say unto them, `O that we had died in the land of Egypt, or in this wilderness, O that we had died! 3 and why is Jehovah bringing us in unto this land to fall by the sword? our wives and our infants are become a prey; is it not good for us to turn back to Egypt?'
  • Num 14:7-9 : 7 and they speak unto all the company of the sons of Israel, saying, `The land into which we have passed over to spy it, `is' a very very good land; 8 if Jehovah hath delighted in us, then He hath brought us in unto this land, and hath given it to us, a land which is flowing with milk and honey; 9 only, against Jehovah rebel not ye: and ye, fear not ye the people of the land, for our bread they `are'; their defence hath turned aside from off them, and Jehovah `is' with us; fear them not.'
  • Ps 5:8 : 8 O Jehovah, lead me in Thy righteousness, Because of those observing me, Make straight before me Thy way,
  • Ps 25:8-9 : 8 Good and upright `is' Jehovah, Therefore He directeth sinners in the way. 9 He causeth the humble to tread in judgment, And teacheth the humble His way.
  • Ps 25:12 : 12 Who `is' this -- the man fearing Jehovah? He directeth him in the way He doth choose.
  • Ps 27:11 : 11 Shew me, O Jehovah, Thy way, And lead me in a path of uprightness, For the sake of my beholders.
  • Prov 8:9 : 9 All of them `are' plain to the intelligent, And upright to those finding knowledge.
  • Prov 3:6 : 6 In all thy ways know thou Him, And He doth make straight thy paths.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:15
    80%

    15Sloth causeth deep sleep to fall, And an indolent soul doth hunger.

  • Prov 26:13-16
    4 verses
    79%

    13The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' in the way, A lion `is' in the broad places.'

    14The door turneth round on its hinge, And the slothful on his bed.

    15The slothful hath hid his hand in a dish, He is weary of bringing it back to his mouth.

    16Wiser `is' the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven `men' returning a reason.

  • Prov 12:26-28
    3 verses
    78%

    26The righteous searcheth his companion, And the way of the wicked causeth them to err.

    27The slothful roasteth not his hunting, And the wealth of a diligent man is precious.

    28In the path of righteousness `is' life, And in the way of `that' path `is' no death!

  • Prov 22:5
    78%

    5Thorns -- snares `are' in the way of the perverse, Whoso is keeping his soul is far from them.

  • Prov 24:30
    77%

    30Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.

  • Prov 21:25
    77%

    25The desire of the slothful slayeth him, For his hands have refused to work.

  • Prov 18:9
    77%

    9He also that is remiss in his work, A brother he `is' to a destroyer.

  • Prov 15:20-21
    2 verses
    76%

    20A wise son rejoiceth a father. And a foolish man is despising his mother.

    21Folly is joy to one lacking heart, And a man of intelligence directeth `his' going.

  • Prov 22:13
    76%

    13The slothful hath said, `A lion `is' without, In the midst of the broad places I am slain.'

  • Prov 19:24
    75%

    24The slothful hath hidden his hand in a dish, Even unto his mouth he bringeth it not back.

  • Prov 19:2-3
    2 verses
    75%

    2Also, without knowledge the soul `is' not good, And the hasty in feet is sinning.

    3The folly of man perverteth his way, And against Jehovah is his heart wroth.

  • Prov 13:4
    74%

    4The soul of the slothful is desiring, and hath not. And the soul of the diligent is made fat.

  • Prov 10:26
    74%

    26As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So `is' the slothful to those sending him.

  • Prov 4:19
    74%

    19The way of the wicked `is' as darkness, They have not known at what they stumble.

  • Prov 15:18
    74%

    18A man of fury stirreth up contention, And the slow to anger appeaseth strife.

  • Prov 12:24
    74%

    24The hand of the diligent ruleth, And slothfulness becometh tributary.

  • Eccl 10:18
    74%

    18By slothfulness is the wall brought low, And by idleness of the hands doth the house drop.

  • Prov 2:20
    74%

    20That thou dost go in the way of the good, And the paths of the righteous dost keep.

  • Prov 13:15
    73%

    15Good understanding giveth grace, And the way of the treacherous `is' hard.

  • Prov 20:4
    73%

    4Because of winter the slothful plougheth not, He asketh in harvest, and there is nothing.

  • Prov 10:16-17
    2 verses
    73%

    16The wage of the righteous `is' for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.

    17A traveller to life `is' he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

  • Prov 12:15
    73%

    15The way of a fool `is' right in his own eyes, And whoso is hearkening to counsel `is' wise.

  • Prov 10:9
    73%

    9Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.

  • Prov 21:29
    73%

    29A wicked man hath hardened by his face, And the upright -- he prepareth his way.

  • Prov 1:15
    73%

    15My son! go not in the way with them, Withhold thy foot from their path,

  • Prov 16:17
    72%

    17A highway of the upright `is', `Turn from evil,' Whoso is preserving his soul is watching his way.

  • Prov 15:24
    72%

    24A path of life `is' on high for the wise, To turn aside from Sheol beneath.

  • Prov 27:12
    72%

    12The prudent hath seen the evil, he is hidden, The simple have passed on, they are punished.

  • Prov 14:12
    72%

    12There is a way -- right before a man, And its latter end `are' ways of death.

  • Prov 10:29
    72%

    29The way of Jehovah `is' strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 21:5
    72%

    5The purposes of the diligent `are' only to advantage, And of every hasty one, only to want.

  • Prov 13:6
    72%

    6Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering.

  • Prov 6:6
    72%

    6Go unto the ant, O slothful one, See her ways and be wise;

  • Prov 16:25
    72%

    25There is a way right before a man, And its latter end -- ways of death.

  • Prov 4:15
    72%

    15Avoid it, pass not over into it, Turn aside from it, and pass on.

  • Prov 6:9
    72%

    9Till when, O slothful one, dost thou lie? When dost thou arise from thy sleep?

  • Prov 21:8
    72%

    8Froward `is' the way of a man who is vile, And the pure -- upright `is' his work.

  • Job 12:5
    71%

    5A torch -- despised in the thoughts of the secure Is prepared for those sliding with the feet.

  • Prov 14:15
    71%

    15The simple giveth credence to everything, And the prudent attendeth to his step.

  • Prov 10:4
    71%

    4Poor `is' he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

  • Job 22:15
    71%

    15The path of the age dost thou observe, That men of iniquity have trodden?

  • Prov 26:9
    71%

    9A thorn hath gone up into the hand of a drunkard, And a parable in the mouth of fools.