Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 These are Solomon's proverbs: Wise children make their fathers proud of them; foolish ones bring their mothers grief.
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The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save your life.
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Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The Lord will not let good people go hungry, but he will keep the wicked from getting what they want.
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The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Being lazy will make you poor, but hard work will make you rich.
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Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 A sensible person gathers the crops when they are ready; it is a disgrace to sleep through the time of harvest.
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He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6 Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature.
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Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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