Proverbs 10:1-32 NLT

Proverbs 10:1-32 NLT [1] The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. [2] Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. [3] The LORD will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. [4] Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. [5] A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace. [6] The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. [7] We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. [8] The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. [9] People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. [10] People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace. [11] The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. [12] Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. [13] Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. [14] Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. [15] The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction. [16] The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin. [17] People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. [18] Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. [19] Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. [20] The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. [21] The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. [22] The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. [23] Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. [24] The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted. [25] When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. [26] Lazy people irritate their employers, like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes. [27] Fear of the LORD lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. [28] The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. [29] The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. [30] The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land. [31] The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. [32] The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.

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