Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 10:1-6"

Proverbs 10:1-6

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son 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 Riches that are gained by sinning aren't worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death.

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

3 The LORD gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who do wrong go hungry.

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

4 Hands that don't want to work make you poor. But hands that work hard bring wealth to you.

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

5 A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame.

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

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

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