Proverbs 10
1 The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
A wise son makes [his] father glad: but a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.
Treasures shall not profit the lawless: but righteousness shall deliver from death.
3 Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.
The Lord will not famish a righteous soul: but he will overthrow the life of the ungodly.
4 He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Poverty brings a man low: but the hands of the vigourous make rich. A son who is instructed shall be wise, and shall use the fool for a servant.
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
A wise son is saved from heat: but a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.
6 Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
7 The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.
The memory of the just is praised; but the name of the ungodly [man] is extinguished.
8 The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.
A wise man in heart will receive commandments; but he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.
9 He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
He that walks simply, walks confidently; but he that perverts his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.
He that winks with his eyes deceitfully, procures griefs for men; but he that reproves boldly is a peacemaker.
11 The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
[There is] a fountain of life in the hand of a righteous man; but destruction shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.
Hatred stirs up strife; but affection covers all that do not love strife.
13 In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
He that brings forth wisdom from his lips smites the fool with a rod.
14 The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.
The wise will hide discretion; but the mouth of the hasty draws near to ruin.
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
The wealth of rich men is a strong city; but poverty is the ruin of the ungodly.
16 The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.
The works of the righteous produce life; but the fruits of the ungodly [produce] sins.
17 Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.
Instruction keeps the right ways of life; but instruction unchastened goes astray.
18 He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.
Righteous lips cover enmity; but they that utter railings are most foolish.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.
By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.
20 The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.
21 The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.
The lips of the righteous know sublime [truths]: but the foolish die in lack.
22 The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.
The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the righteous; it enriches [him], and grief of heart shall not be added to [it].
23 It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
A fool does mischief in sport; but wisdom brings forth prudence for a man.
24 The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
The ungodly is engulfed in destruction; but the desire of the righteous is acceptable.
25 As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
When the storm passes by, the ungodly vanishes away; but the righteous turns aside and escapes for ever.
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
As a sour grape is hurtful to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so iniquity hurts those that practise it.
27 The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
The fear of the Lord adds [length] of days: but the years of the ungodly shall be shortened.
28 The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Joy rests long with the righteous: but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
29 The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man], but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
The fear of the Lord is a strong hold of the saints: but ruin [comes] to them that work wickedness.
30 The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.
The righteous shall never fail: but the ungodly shall not dwell in the earth.
31 The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
The mouth of the righteous drops wisdom: but the tongue of the unjust shall perish.
32 The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.
The lips of just men drop grace: but the mouth of the ungodly is perverse.
