Prov-10

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v1

The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.

v2

Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.

v3

The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

v4

A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.

v5

He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.

v6

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

v7

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

v8

The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

v9

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

v10

Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin.

v11

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

v12

Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

v13

On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

v14

The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

v15

A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.

v16

The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.

v17

Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.

v18

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.

v19

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

v20

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

v21

The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.

v22

The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.

v23

Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.

v24

What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.

v25

When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.

v26

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

v27

The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

v28

The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.

v29

The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.

v30

The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.

v31

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

v32

The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.


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