Proverbs 10
1 Solomon's proverbs. A wise son makes his father happy, but a stupid son only brings his mother grief.
The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
2 Wealth gained through evil does you no good; but living right saves you from death.
Treasures of wickedness do not profit; But righteousness delivereth from death.
3 The Lord doesn't let good people go hungry, but he stops the wicked from getting what they want.
The LORD will not suffer the righteous to famish; But he disappointeth the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands make you poor, but hard-working hands make you rich.
He that worketh with a slack hand becometh poor; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5 A son who gathers crops during the summer is sensible, but the one who sleeps during harvest brings disgrace.
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son causing shame.
6 Those who are good are blessed, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
Blessings are upon the head of the just; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
7 The good are remembered as a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
8 Those who think wisely pay attention to instruction, but a stupid chatterbox ends up in disaster.
He who is wise in heart receiveth precepts; But the foolish talker falleth headlong.
9 Honest people will live in safety, but those who behave deceitfully will be caught out.
He that walketh uprightly walketh securely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be punished.
10 People who wink slyly cause trouble, but someone who gives a strong rebuke brings peace.
He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; And a foolish talker falleth headlong.
11 What good people say is a spring that gives life, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.
12 Hatred causes conflict, but love covers all wrongs.
Hatred stirreth up strife; But love covereth all offences.
13 Wisdom comes from people with good judgment, but stupid people are punished with a rod.
Upon the lips of a man of understanding wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that lacketh understanding.
14 Wise people accumulate knowledge, but the chattering of stupid people is a prelude to disaster.
Wise men treasure up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is destruction close at hand.
15 The wealth of the rich provides them protection, while the poverty of the poor ruins them.
The rich man's wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 If you do right you're rewarded with life, but if you're wicked all you gain is sin.
The earnings of the righteous minister to life; The revenues of the wicked, to sin.
17 If you accept instruction, you're on the path to life, but if you reject correction you'll go astray.
He that keepeth instruction is in the path of life; But he that refuseth reproof goeth astray.
18 Anyone who hides their hatred is lying, and anyone who spreads slander is stupid.
He that hideth hatred hath lying lips; And he that uttereth slander is a fool.
19 If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not offence; But he who restraineth his lips is wise.
20 What good people say is like the best silver, but the mind of the wicked isn't worth much.
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; The understanding of the wicked is of little worth.
21 Advice from good people helps feed many others, but stupid people die because they have no sense.
The lips of the righteous feed many; But fools die through want of wisdom.
22 The Lord's blessing makes you rich, and he doesn't add any sadness to accompany it.
It is the blessing of the LORD that maketh rich, And he addeth no sorrow with it.
23 Stupid people think it's fun to do wrong, but someone who has wisdom understands what's right.
It is as sport to a fool to do mischief; But a man of understanding hath wisdom.
24 What the wicked fear will happen to them, while what good people hope for will be granted.
The fear of the wicked shall come upon him; But the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25 When the storm hits, the wicked are no more, but the good are safe and secure forever.
When the whirlwind passeth by, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
26 In the same way vinegar irritates the teeth and smoke irritates the eyes, lazy people irritate their employers.
As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
27 Honoring the Lord makes your life longer, but the years the wicked live will be cut short.
The fear of the LORD prolongeth life; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28 Good people look forward to happiness, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.
The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: But the expectation of the wicked shall come to nothing.
29 The way of the Lord protects those who do right, but he destroys those who do evil.
The way of the LORD is a stronghold for the upright, But destruction for those who do iniquity.
30 The good will never be removed from the land, but the wicked will not remain there.
The righteous shall never be moved; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
31 What good people say produces wisdom, but liars will have their tongues cut out.
The mouth of the righteous man yieldeth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
32 Good people know the right thing to say, but the wicked always lie.
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse.
