Proverbs 10:1-5

1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

Cross References 10

  • 1. S 1 Kings 4:32
  • 2. S Proverbs 1:1
  • 3. Proverbs 15:20; Proverbs 17:21; Proverbs 19:13; Proverbs 23:22-25; Proverbs 27:11; Proverbs 29:3
  • 4. Proverbs 13:11; Proverbs 21:6
  • 5. ver 16; Proverbs 11:4,19; Proverbs 12:28
  • 6. Matthew 6:25-34
  • 7. Proverbs 13:25
  • 8. Proverbs 6:6-8; Proverbs 19:15; Proverbs 24:30-34
  • 9. Proverbs 12:24; Proverbs 13:4; Proverbs 21:5
  • 10. Proverbs 24:30-34
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