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Proverbs 10 ISV — Proverbs 10

1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother. ISV — Proverbs 10:1

2 Nothing good comes from ill-gotten wealth, but righteousness delivers from death. ISV — Proverbs 10:2

3 The LORD won’t cause the righteous to hunger, but he will reject what the wicked crave. ISV — Proverbs 10:3

4 Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth. ISV — Proverbs 10:4

5 Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful. ISV — Proverbs 10:5

6 Blessings come a10:6 The Heb. lacks come upon the head of the righteous, but the words b10:6 Lit. mouth of the wicked conceal violence. ISV — Proverbs 10:6

7 The reputation c10:7 Lit. memorial of the righteous leads to blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot. ISV — Proverbs 10:7

8 The wise person d10:8 Lit. wise in heart accepts commands, but the chattering fool will be brought down. ISV — Proverbs 10:8

9 Whoever walks in integrity lives prudently, e10:9 Lit. lives in safety but whoever perverts his way of life will be exposed. ISV — Proverbs 10:9

10 Those who wink their eyes f10:10 i.e. Those whose looks communicate insincerity are trouble makers, and the mocking fool will be brought down. g10:10 So MT; LXX reads makers, but the one who reproves publicly makes peace ISV — Proverbs 10:10

11 What the righteous say h10:11 Lit. The mouth of the righteous is a flowing fountain, i10:11 Lit. a fountain of life but what the wicked say j10:11 Lit. but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. ISV — Proverbs 10:11

12 Hatred awakens contention, but love covers all transgressions. ISV — Proverbs 10:12

13 Wisdom characterizes the speech k10:13 Lit. Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but the rod is for the backs of those lacking discernment. ISV — Proverbs 10:13

14 Those who are wise store up knowledge, but when the fool speaks, l10:14 Lit. but the mouth of the fool destruction is near. ISV — Proverbs 10:14

15 The rich hide within the fortress that is their wealth, but the poor are dismayed due to their poverty. ISV — Proverbs 10:15

16 Honorable wages lead m10:16 The Heb. lacks lead to life; the salaries of the wicked, to retribution. ISV — Proverbs 10:16

17 Whoever heeds correction is on the pathway to life, but someone who ignores exhortation goes astray. ISV — Proverbs 10:17

18 Whoever conceals hatred is a deceitful liar, and whoever spreads slander is a fool. ISV — Proverbs 10:18

19 Transgression is at work where people talk too much, but anyone who holds his tongue is prudent. ISV — Proverbs 10:19

20 What the righteous person says n10:20 Lit. The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things. ISV — Proverbs 10:20

21 What the righteous person says o10:21 Lit. The lips of the righteous nourishes many, but fools die because they lack discerning p10:21 The Heb. lacks discerning hearts. ISV — Proverbs 10:21

22 The blessing of the LORD establishes wealth, and difficulty does not accompany it. ISV — Proverbs 10:22

23 Just as the fool considers wickedness his joy, so is wisdom to the discerning man. ISV — Proverbs 10:23

24 What the wicked fears will come about, but the longing of the righteous will be granted. ISV — Proverbs 10:24

25 When the storm ends, the wicked vanish, q10:25 Lit. wicked are no more but the righteous person is forever firm. ISV — Proverbs 10:25

26 As vinegar is to the mouth r10:26 Lit. teeth and smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him. ISV — Proverbs 10:26

27 Fearing the LORD prolongs life, but the wicked will not live long. ISV — Proverbs 10:27

28 What the righteous hope for brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked dies. ISV — Proverbs 10:28

29 To the upright, the way of the LORD is a place of safety, but it’s a place of ruin to those who practice evil. ISV — Proverbs 10:29

30 The righteous will never be overthrown, but the wicked will never inhabit the land. ISV — Proverbs 10:30

31 The words of the righteous overflow with wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out. ISV — Proverbs 10:31

32 Righteous lips know what is prudent, but the words of the wicked are perverse. ISV — Proverbs 10:32