Proverbs 10:1-15

Proverbs of Solomon 1The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

2Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

3The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

4Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

5He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

6Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked. Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence

7The name of the righteous is used in blessings, See Gen. 48:20. but the name of the wicked will rot.

8The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

9Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

10Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

13Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.

14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

15The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.