1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. NHEB — Proverbs 10:1
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. NHEB — Proverbs 10:2
3 The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked. NHEB — Proverbs 10:3
4 He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth. NHEB — Proverbs 10:4
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame. NHEB — Proverbs 10:5
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. NHEB — Proverbs 10:6
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. NHEB — Proverbs 10:7
8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. NHEB — Proverbs 10:8
9 He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. NHEB — Proverbs 10:9
10 The one who winks with the eye causes trouble, but the one who boldly rebukes makes peace. NHEB — Proverbs 10:10
11 The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. NHEB — Proverbs 10:11
12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. NHEB — Proverbs 10:12
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. NHEB — Proverbs 10:13
14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin. NHEB — Proverbs 10:14
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty. NHEB — Proverbs 10:15
16 The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin. NHEB — Proverbs 10:16
17 He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. NHEB — Proverbs 10:17
18 He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. NHEB — Proverbs 10:18
19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. NHEB — Proverbs 10:19
20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. NHEB — Proverbs 10:20
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding. NHEB — Proverbs 10:21
22 The LORD's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. NHEB — Proverbs 10:22
23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure. NHEB — Proverbs 10:23
24 What the wicked fear, will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. NHEB — Proverbs 10:24
25 When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever. NHEB — Proverbs 10:25
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. NHEB — Proverbs 10:26
27 The fear of the LORD prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. NHEB — Proverbs 10:27
28 The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. NHEB — Proverbs 10:28
29 The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to evildoers. NHEB — Proverbs 10:29
30 The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. NHEB — Proverbs 10:30
31 The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. NHEB — Proverbs 10:31
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse. NHEB — Proverbs 10:32