Proverbs 10:6-16

6 Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

7 To remember those who do right is a blessing. But the names of those who do wrong will rot.

8 A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you.

9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.

10 An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you.

11 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

12 Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.

14 Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.

15 The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor.

16 People who do what is right earn life. But what sinners earn causes them to be punished.

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Proverbs 10:6-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 10

From this chapter to the "twenty fifth" are various proverbial sentences, without any very apparent connection or coherence with each other; describing righteous and wicked men; setting forth their different temper, conduct, and actions, and the fruits and effects of them. It should be observed, that frequently in the preceding chapters two persons are represented as women; one goes by the name of "Wisdom", the other is called the "foolish" woman and a "harlot"; the former is clearly to be understood of Christ; and the latter, being opposed to him, must be antichrist, the whore of Rome, and mother of harlots: now in the following part of this book two sorts of persons are spoken of; the one as wise, righteous, good and the other as foolish, wicked, &c. who are no other than the followers of Christ and antichrist; which observation is a key to the whole book.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Proverbs 10:6-16

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Proverbs 10:6-16 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PROVERBS 10