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Proverbs 10:4-14

4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth 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 upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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

7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

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

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

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

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

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

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

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

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

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

14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

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

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