Proverbs 10:1-32 GW

[1] The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. [2] Treasures gained dishonestly profit no one, but righteousness rescues from death. [3] The LORD will not allow a righteous person to starve, but he intentionally ignores the desires of a wicked person. [4] Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands bring riches. [5] Whoever gathers in the summer is a wise son. Whoever sleeps at harvest time brings shame. [6] Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, but violence covers the mouths of wicked people. [7] The name of a righteous person remains blessed, but the names of wicked people will rot away. [8] The one who is truly wise accepts commands, but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. [9] Whoever lives honestly will live securely, but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out. [10] Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. [11] The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. [12] Hate starts quarrels, but love covers every wrong. [13] Wisdom is found on the lips of a person who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of one without sense. [14] Those who are wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a stubborn fool invites ruin. [15] The rich person's wealth is his strong city. Poverty ruins the poor. [16] A righteous person's reward is life. A wicked person's harvest is sin. [17] Whoever practices discipline is on the way to life, but whoever ignores a warning strays. [18] Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips. Whoever spreads slander is a fool. [19] Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise. [20] The tongue of a righteous person is pure silver. The hearts of wicked people are worthless. [21] The lips of a righteous person feed many, but stubborn fools die because they have no sense. [22] It is the LORD's blessing that makes a person rich, and hard work adds nothing to it. [23] Like the laughter of a fool when he carries out an evil plan, so is wisdom to a person who has understanding. [24] That which wicked people dread happens to them, but the LORD grants the desire of righteous people. [25] When the storm has passed, the wicked person has vanished, but the righteous person has an everlasting foundation. [26] Like vinegar to the teeth, like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy person to those who send him on a mission. [27] The fear of the LORD lengthens the number of days, but the years of wicked people are shortened. [28] The hope of righteous people leads to joy, but the eager waiting of wicked people comes to nothing. [29] The way of the LORD is a fortress for an innocent person but a ruin to those who are troublemakers. [30] A righteous person will never be moved, but wicked people will not continue to live in the land. [31] The mouth of a righteous person increases wisdom, but a devious tongue will be cut off. [32] The lips of a righteous person announce good will, but the mouths of wicked people are devious.