Proverbs 10:1–4

A COLLECTION OF SOLOMON’S PROVERBS

10 Solomon’s proverbs:w

A wise son brings joy to his father,

but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.x

2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,

but righteousness rescues from death.y

3 The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,z

but he denies the wicked what they crave.aa

4 Idle hands make one poor,

but diligent hands bring riches.ab