Proverbs 10

Chapter 10

The Proverbs of Solomon

1 The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise childt brings joy to a father;
a foolish child brings grief to a mother.2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.3 The LORD will not let the godly go hungry,
but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.4 Lazy people are soon poor;
hard workers get rich.5 A wise youth harvests in the summer,
but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.6 The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.7 We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.9 People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.t11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress;
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.19 Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.21 The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.22 The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.24 The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;
the hopes of the godly will be granted.25 When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,
but the godly have a lasting foundation.26 Lazy people irritate their employers,
like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.27 Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.28 The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.30 The godly will never be disturbed,
but the wicked will be removed from the land.31 The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.32 The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.

Proverbs 10

1 The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son grief to his mother.

2 Ill-gotten treasures are of no value,
but righteousness delivers from death.

3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

4 Lazy hands make a man poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.

5 He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the righteous will be a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

9 The man of integrity walks securely,
but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.

10 He who winks maliciously causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

12 Hatred stirs up dissension,
but love covers over all wrongs.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.

14 Wise men store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

15 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

16 The wages of the righteous bring them life,
but the income of the wicked brings them punishment.

17 He who heeds discipline shows the way to life,
but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

18 He who conceals his hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.

19 When words are many, sin is not absent,
but he who holds his tongue is wise.

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
but fools die for lack of judgment.

22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth,
and he adds no trouble to it.

23 A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct,
but a man of understanding delights in wisdom.

24 What the wicked dreads will overtake him;
what the righteous desire will be granted.

25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
but the righteous stand firm forever.

26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so is a sluggard to those who send him.

27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.

28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the righteous,
but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

30 The righteous will never be uprooted,
but the wicked will not remain in the land.

31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.

32 The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,
but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.