Proverbs 10:1-32 ERV

[1] These are the proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy; a foolish one makes his mother sad. [2] Wealth gained by doing wrong will not really help you, but doing right will save you from death. [3] The LORD takes care of good people and gives them the food they need, but he keeps the wicked from getting what they want. [4] Lazy hands will make you poor; hard-working hands will make you rich. [5] A son who works hard while it is harvest time will be successful, but one who sleeps through the harvest is worthless. [6] People say good things about those who live right, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. [7] Good people leave memories that bless us, but the wicked are soon forgotten. [8] The wise accept instruction, but fools argue and bring trouble on themselves. [9] Honest people can always feel secure, but lying cheaters will be caught. [10] If you fail to speak the truth, trouble will follow. If you speak openly, peace will come. [11] The words of good people are like a spring of fresh water, but the words of the wicked only hide their violent plans. [12] Hatred causes arguments, but love overlooks all wrongs. [13] Intelligent people speak words of wisdom, but fools must be punished before they learn their lesson. [14] Wise people are quiet and learn new things, but fools talk and bring trouble on themselves. [15] Wealth protects the rich, but poverty destroys the poor. [16] What good people do brings life, but wicked people produce only sin. [17] Those who accept correction show others how to live. Those who reject correction lead others the wrong way. [18] People sometimes lie to hide their hatred, but saying bad things about someone is even more foolish. [19] A person who talks too much gets into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet. [20] Words from good people are like pure silver, but thoughts from the wicked are worthless. [21] Good people say things that help others, but the wicked die from a lack of understanding. [22] It is the LORD's blessing that brings wealth, and no hard work can add to it. [23] Fools enjoy doing wrong, but the wise enjoy wisdom. [24] The wicked will be defeated by what they fear, but good people will get what they want. [25] The wicked are destroyed when trouble comes, but good people stand strong forever. [26] Sending a lazy person to do anything is as irritating as vinegar on your teeth or smoke in your eyes. [27] Respect for the LORD will add years to your life, but the wicked will have their lives cut short. [28] What good people hope for brings happiness, but what the wicked hope for brings destruction. [29] The LORD protects those who do right, but he destroys those who do wrong. [30] Good people will always be safe, but the wicked will be forced out of the land. [31] Those who live right say wise things, but people stop listening to troublemakers. [32] Good people know the right things to say, but the wicked say things to make trouble.