Proverbs 10:1-32 NCV

[1] These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad. [2] Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value, but right living will save you from death. [3] The LORD does not let good people go hungry, but he keeps evil people from getting what they want. [4] A lazy person will end up poor, but a hard worker will become rich. [5] Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace. [6] Good people will have rich blessings, but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence. [7] Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but evil people will soon be forgotten. [8] The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined. [9] The honest person will live in safety, but the dishonest will be caught. [10] A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin. [11] The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence. [12] Hatred stirs up trouble, but love forgives all wrongs. [13] Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished. [14] The wise don't tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined. [15] Having lots of money protects the rich, but having no money destroys the poor. [16] Good people are rewarded with life, but evil people are paid with punishment. [17] Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life, but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life. [18] Whoever hides hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool. [19] If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet. [20] The words of a good person are like pure silver, but an evil person's thoughts are worth very little. [21] Good people's words will help many others, but fools will die because they don't have wisdom. [22] The LORD's blessing brings wealth, and no sorrow comes with it. [23] A foolish person enjoys doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise. [24] Evil people will get what they fear most, but good people will get what they want most. [25] A storm will blow the evil person away, but a good person will always be safe. [26] A lazy person affects the one he works for like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes. [27] Whoever respects the LORD will have a long life, but the life of an evil person will be cut short. [28] A good person can look forward to happiness, but an evil person can expect nothing. [29] The LORD will protect good people but will ruin those who do evil. [30] Good people will always be safe, but evil people will not remain in the land. [31] A good person says wise things, but a liar's tongue will be stopped. [32] Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.