Proverbs 10

1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father rejoice but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.⋮

2 Treasures accumulated by wickedness have no value, but doing what is right keeps you from death.⋮

3 Yahweh does not let the soul of the righteous person go hungry, but he frustrates the cravings of the wicked.⋮

4 A lazy hand causes a person to be poor, but the hand of the diligent person gains riches.⋮

5 A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest.⋮

6 Gifts from God are upon the head of the righteous person, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.⋮

7 The righteous person makes those who remember him happy, but the name of the wicked will rot away.⋮

8 Those who are sensible accept commands, but a talkative fool will come to ruin.⋮

9 He who walks in integrity walks in safety, but the one who makes his ways crooked, he will be found out.⋮

10 He who winks the eye causes grief, but a talkative fool will be thrown down.⋮

11 The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.⋮

12 Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers over all offenses.⋮

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

14 Wise men store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings destruction near.⋮

15 The wealth of a rich man is his fortified city; the poverty of the poor is their destruction.⋮

16 The wage of the righteous person leads to life; the profit of the wicked leads them to sin.⋮

17 There is a path to life for the one who follows discipline, but the one who rejects correction is led astray.⋮

18 Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.⋮

19 When there are many words, transgression is not lacking, but he who is careful in what he says is wise.⋮

20 The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver; there is little value in the heart of the wicked.⋮

21 The lips of the righteous person nourish many, but fools die because of their lack of sense.⋮

22 The good gifts of Yahweh bring wealth and he adds no pain to it.⋮

23 Wickedness is a game a fool plays, but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding.⋮

24 The fear of the wicked person will overtake him, but the desire of righteous people will be granted.⋮

25 The wicked are like the storm that passes by, and they are no more, but the righteous person is a foundation that lasts forever.⋮

26 Like vinegar on the teeth and smoke in the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.⋮

27 The fear of Yahweh prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.⋮

28 The hope of righteous people is their joy, but the years of wicked people will be short.⋮

29 The way of Yahweh protects those who have integrity, but it is destruction for the wicked.⋮

30 The righteous person will never be overthrown, but the wicked will not remain in the land.⋮

31 Out of the mouth of the righteous person comes the fruit of wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut out.⋮

32 The lips of the righteous person know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked, they know what is perverse.⋮