Proverbs 10

1 Proverbs 10:1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.

2 Proverbs 10:2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death.

3 Proverbs 10:3 The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.

4 Proverbs 10:4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.

5 Proverbs 10:5 He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.

6 Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 Proverbs 10:8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.

9 Proverbs 10:9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10 Proverbs 10:10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.

11 Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.

13 Proverbs 10:13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.

14 Proverbs 10:14 Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

15 Proverbs 10:15 The rich man’s wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

16 Proverbs 10:16 The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.

17 Proverbs 10:17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.

18 Proverbs 10:18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.

19 Proverbs 10:19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

20 Proverbs 10:20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.

21 Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.

22 Proverbs 10:22 It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it.

23 Proverbs 10:23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.

24 Proverbs 10:24 What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted.

25 Proverbs 10:25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

26 Proverbs 10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him.

27 Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

28 Proverbs 10:28 The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes.

29 Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity.

30 Proverbs 10:30 The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land.

31 Proverbs 10:31 The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.

32 Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.