Proverbs 10:1–14
A wise son brings joy to his father,q
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,r
but righteousness delivers from death.s
3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,t
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.u
4 Lazy hands make for poverty,v
but diligent hands bring wealth.w
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.x
6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.a y
7 The name of the righteousz is used in blessings,b
but the name of the wickeda will rot.b
8 The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.c
9 Whoever walks in integrityd walks securely,e
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.f
10 Whoever winks maliciouslyg causes grief,
and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,h
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.i
but love covers over all wrongs.j
13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,k
but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.l
14 The wise store up knowledge,m
but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.n