ProverbsChapter 10
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1These are the proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son brings joy to his father.
But a foolish son brings sadness to his mother. 2Treasures gained by doing wrong are worth nothing.
But doing what is right saves people from death. 3The LORD doesn't let those who do right go hungry.
But he keeps the wicked from getting what they crave. 4Lazy hands make a person poor.
But hard-working hands bring wealth. 5A son who gathers crops in summer is wise.
A son who sleeps during harvest brings shame. 6Blessings rest on the head of those who do right.
But the mouth of the wicked hides violence. 7Remembering those who do right is a blessing.
But the name of the wicked will rot. 8A wise heart will accept commands.
But a fool who talks too much will be ruined. 9Whoever lives with integrity walks safely.
But whoever takes crooked paths will be found out. 10Whoever winks to trick others causes sorrow.
And a fool who talks too much will be ruined. 11The mouth of those who do right is a fountain of life.
But the mouth of the wicked hides violence. 12Hatred stirs up fights.
But love covers over all wrongs. 13Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand.
But a rod is for the back of the one who has no sense. 14Wise people store up knowledge.
But the mouth of a fool invites ruin. 15A rich man's wealth is like a strong city to him.
But being poor is the ruin of the poor. 16The work of those who do right leads to life.
But what the wicked earn brings punishment. 17Whoever listens to teaching is on the path to life.
But whoever ignores correction goes the wrong way. 18Whoever hides hatred has lying lips.
Whoever spreads false stories about others is a fool. 19When there are many words, sin can't be avoided.
But whoever controls his lips is wise. 20The tongue of those who do right is like the best silver.
But the heart of the wicked is worth little. 21The lips of those who do right feed many people.
But fools die because they have no sense. 22The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich.
And he adds no sorrow to it. 23A fool enjoys doing shameful things.
But a person with understanding has wisdom. 24What the wicked man fears will come upon him.
But those who do right will get what they want. 25When the storm sweeps past, the wicked are gone.
But those who do right stand firm forever. 26A lazy person is like vinegar to the teeth
and smoke to the eyes
for those who send him. 27The fear of the LORD adds to your life.
But the years of the wicked will be cut short. 28The hope of those who do right brings joy.
But what the wicked hope for will die. 29The way of the LORD is a safe place for honest people.
But ruin waits for those who do evil. 30Those who do right will never be shaken.
But the wicked will not live in the land. 31The mouth of those who do right brings out wisdom.
But a twisted tongue will be cut out. 32The lips of those who do right know what is fitting to say.
But the mouth of the wicked says twisted things.