Proverbs 10

1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

1The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

1Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son <FI>is<Fi> an affliction to his mother.

1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

2Treasures of wickedness profit not, And righteousness delivereth from death.

2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

3Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.

3Jehovah causeth not the soul of the righteous to hunger, And the desire of the wicked He thrusteth away.

3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

4He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

4Poor <FI>is<Fi> he who is working--a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; Buthe that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

5Whoso is gathering in summer <FI>is<Fi> a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest <FI>is<Fi> a son causing shame.

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; Buthe that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

6Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

6Blessings <FI>are<Fi> for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

7The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

7The remembrance of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.

7The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

8The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

8The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.

8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

9He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

9Whoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.

9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

10He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

10Whoso is winking the eye giveth grief, And a talkative fool kicketh.

10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

11The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

11A fountain of life <FI>is<Fi> the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

12Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

12Hatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.

12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

13In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

13In the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod <FI>is<Fi> for the back of him who is lacking understanding.

13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

14The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

14The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool <FI>is<Fi> near ruin.

14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

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

15The wealth of the rich <FI>is<Fi> his strong city, The ruin of the poor <FI>is<Fi> their poverty.

15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

16The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.

16The wage of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.

16The labor of the righteoustendethto life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

17Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

17A traveller to life <FI>is<Fi> he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.

17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

18He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

18Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

19In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips <FI>is<Fi> wise.

19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

20The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

20The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

20The tongue of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> chosen silver, The heart of the wicked--as a little thing.

20The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

21The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.

21The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.

22The blessing of Jehovah--it maketh rich, And He addeth no grief with it.

22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

23It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

23To execute inventions <FI>is<Fi> as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.

23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; Andso iswisdom to a man of understanding.

24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

24The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

24The feared thing of the wicked it meeteth him, And the desire of the righteous is given.

24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

25As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

25As the passing by of a hurricane, So the wicked is not, And the righteous is a foundation age-during.

25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

26As vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So <FI>is<Fi> the slothful to those sending him.

26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

27The fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.

27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

28The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

28The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

28The hope of the righteous <FI>is<Fi> joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.

28The hope of the righteousshall begladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

29The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man], but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

29The way of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.

29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

30The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

30The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

30The righteous to the age is not moved, And the wicked inhabit not the earth.

30The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

31The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

31The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.

31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.

32The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

32The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wickedspeaketh perverseness.