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Proverbs 10

New International Reader’s Version

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother. 2 Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death. 3 The LORD gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who do wrong go hungry. 4 Hands that don’t want to work make you poor. But hands that work hard bring wealth to you. 5 A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame. 6 Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. 7 The names of those who do right are used in blessings. But the names of those who do wrong will rot. 8 A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you. 9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught. 10 An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you. 11 The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain. But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans. 12 Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them. 13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished. 14 Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them. 15 The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor. 16 People who do what is right earn life. But sinners earn sin and death. 17 Anyone who pays attention to correction shows the path to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path. 18 Anyone who hides hatred with lying lips and spreads lies is foolish. 19 Sin is not ended by using many words. But those who are wise control their tongues. 20 The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren’t worth very much. 21 The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense. 22 The blessing of the LORD brings wealth. And it comes without painful work. 23 A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom. 24 What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them. But those who do right will get what they want. 25 When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm for ever. 26 Those who don’t want to work hurt those who send them. They are like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes. 27 Having respect for the LORD leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short. 28 Those who do right can expect joy. But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail. 29 The way of the LORD is a safe place for those without blame. But that way destroys those who do evil. 30 Those who do right will never be removed from the land. But those who do wrong will not remain in it. 31 The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom. But tongues that speak twisted words will be made silent. 32 Those who do right know the proper thing to say. But those who do wrong speak only twisted words. 

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Proverbs 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. (Pr 1:1; Pr 17:25; Pr 29:3; Pr 29:15) 2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. (Pr 11:4; Pr 11:6; Pr 21:6; Eze 7:19; Lu 12:19) 3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. (Ps 34:9; Ps 37:25; Ps 112:10; Mt 6:33; Jas 4:3) 4 A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. (Pr 6:11; Pr 12:24; Pr 13:4; Pr 21:5) 5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. (Pr 6:8; Pr 17:2; Pr 19:26) 6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.[1] (Pr 10:32) 7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. (Ps 9:5; Ps 112:6) 8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin. (Mt 7:24) 9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out. (Ps 23:4; Pr 3:23; Pr 28:18; Isa 33:15; Mt 10:26; 1Ti 5:25) 10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, and a babbling fool will come to ruin. (Pr 6:13) 11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. (Ps 36:9; Ps 37:30; Pr 10:6; Pr 13:14) 12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses. (Jas 5:20; 1Pe 4:8) 13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. (Pr 6:32; Pr 19:29; Pr 26:3) 14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. (Pr 10:8; Pr 12:23; Pr 18:7) 15 A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. (Ps 52:7; Pr 18:11; Mr 10:24) 16 The wage of the righteous leads to life, the gain of the wicked to sin. (Pr 11:19; Pr 19:23) 17 Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life, but he who rejects reproof leads others astray. (Pr 6:23) 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. (Pr 17:27; Mt 12:36; Jas 3:2) 20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth. (Pr 8:19; Pr 16:16) 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense. (Ho 4:6) 22 The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.[2] (Ge 24:35; Ge 26:12; De 8:18) 23 Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. (Pr 2:14; Pr 8:30; Pr 15:21) 24 What the wicked dreads will come upon him, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. (Job 3:25; Job 15:21; Ps 145:19; Isa 66:4; Mt 5:6; Heb 10:27; 1Jo 5:14) 25 When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever. (Job 21:18; Ps 15:5; Ps 58:9; Pr 12:3; Mt 7:24; Mt 7:26) 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. (Job 15:32; Pr 3:2) 28 The hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish. (Job 8:13; Lu 21:28) 29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless, but destruction to evildoers. (Ps 25:12; Mt 22:16; Ac 9:2) 30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. (Ps 37:22; Ps 37:29; Ps 125:1; Pr 2:21; Pr 10:25) 31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. (Ps 37:30) 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, what is perverse. (Pr 2:12; Ec 10:12) 

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