Proverbs 10:1-32 NASB95

[1] The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. [2] Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death. [3] The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked. [4] Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. [5] He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully. [6] Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. [7] The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. [8] The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined. [9] He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out. [10] He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined. [11] The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. [12] Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions. [13] On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. [14] Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. [15] The rich man's wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty. [16] The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment. [17] He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray. [18] He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool. [19] When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise. [20] The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little. [21] The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding. [22] It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it. [23] Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, And so is wisdom to a man of understanding. [24] What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous will be granted. [25] When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation. [26] Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him. [27] The fear of the LORD prolongs life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened. [28] The hope of the righteous is gladness, But the expectation of the wicked perishes. [29] The way of the LORD is a stronghold to the upright, But ruin to the workers of iniquity. [30] The righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not dwell in the land. [31] The mouth of the righteous flows with wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out. [32] The lips of the righteous bring forth what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverted.