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Proverbs 10:1-10

1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child makes a father glad, but a foolish child brings sorrow to his mother.

1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

2 The treasure of the wicked won't profit them, but righteousness rescues people from death.

2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.

3 The LORD doesn't let the righteous starve, but he rejects the desires of the wicked.

3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

4 Laziness brings poverty; hard work makes one rich.

4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.

5 A wise son harvests in the summer; a disgraceful son sleeps right through the harvest.

5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

6 Blessings cover the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked rots.

7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The skilled mind accepts commands, but a foolish talker is ruined.

8 The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

9 Those who walk in innocence walk with confidence, but those on crooked paths will be found out.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

10 Those who wink an eye bring trouble; those who speak foolishly are ruined.

10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.