Parallel Bible results for "Proverbs 10:5-15"

Proverbs 10:5-15

5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who 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 on 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 will rot.

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

8 The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

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

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

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

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

12 Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

12 Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.

13 On the lips of him who has understanding, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense.

13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.

14 The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near.

14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

15 A rich man's wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.

15 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city, but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

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