September 15: Proverbs 19–20; Psalm 70; John 12
Old Testament: Proverbs 19–20 Proverbs 19–20 (Listen) 19 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity<br /> than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.<br />2 Desire1 without knowledge is not good,<br /> and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.<br />3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin,<br /> his heart rages against the LORD.<br />4 Wealth brings many new friends,<br /> but a poor man is deserted by his friend.<br />5 A false witness will not go unpunished,<br /> and he who breathes out lies will not escape.<br />6 Many seek the favor of a generous man,2<br /> and everyone is a friend to a man who gives gifts.<br />7 All a poor man’s brothers hate him;<br /> how much more do his friends go far from him!<br /> He pursues them with words, but does not have them.3<br />8 Whoever gets sense loves his own soul;<br /> he who keeps understanding will discover good.<br />9 A false witness will no