Proverbs 10
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1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death.2Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.4Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.5He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.6Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
7The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.7The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.8The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
9He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.9Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.
10He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.10Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.12Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.
13On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.
14Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.
15The rich man's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.15The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
16The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.16The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.
17He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.17Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
18He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.18Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.
19When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.19Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
22It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.22The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.
23Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.23A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes, but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.
24What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.24What the wicked dread will overtake them; what the righteous desire will be granted.
25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.25When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone, but the righteous stand firm forever.
26Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.26As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so are sluggards to those who send them.
27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.27The fear of the LORD adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.28The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
29The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.29The way of the LORD is a refuge for the blameless, but it is the ruin of those who do evil.
30The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.30The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land.
31The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.31From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be silenced.
32The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.32The lips of the righteous know what finds favor, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.
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