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