Proverbs 10:1-6

The Proverbs of Solomon

1 These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

2 Riches that are gained by sinning aren't worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death.

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

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

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

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

Proverbs 10:1-6 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.