Proverbs - Chapter 10 | English Standard Version

  • 1. The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
  • 2. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.
  • 3. The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
  • 4. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
  • 5. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
  • 6. Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
  • 7. The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
  • 8. The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
  • 9. Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.
  • 10. Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
  • 11. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
  • 12. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.
  • 13. On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.
  • 14. The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.
  • 15. A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
  • 16. The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin.
  • 17. Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray.
  • 18. The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool.
  • 19. When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
  • 20. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
  • 21. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
  • 22. The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
  • 23. Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding.
  • 24. What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
  • 25. When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.
  • 26. Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
  • 27. The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.
  • 28. The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
  • 29. The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers.
  • 30. The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
  • 31. The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
  • 32. The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse.
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