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10:1  The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
10:2  Treasures of wickedness and ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness and moral integrity in daily life rescues from death.
10:3  The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs], But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked.
10:4  Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand, But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.
10:5  He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
10:6  Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God], But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
10:7  The memory of the righteous [person] is a [source of] blessing, But the name of the wicked will [be forgotten and] rot [like a corpse].
10:8  The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction), But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
10:9  He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely, But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.
10:10  He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble; And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.
10:11  The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
10:12  Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].
10:13  On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found, But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.
10:14  Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart], But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
10:15  The rich man’s wealth is his fortress; The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
10:16  The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
10:17  He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing], But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].
10:18  He who hides hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
10:19  When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable, But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.
10:20  The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued); The heart of the wicked is worth little.
10:21  The lips of the righteous feed and guide many, But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.
10:22  The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches, And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].
10:23  Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin], But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.
10:24  What the wicked fears will come upon him, But the desire of the righteous [for the blessings of God] will be granted.
10:25  When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more, But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.
10:26  Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.
10:27  The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life, But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
10:28  The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy, But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
10:29  The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright, But it is ruin to those who do evil.
10:30  The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken, But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.
10:31  The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom, But the perverted tongue will be cut out.
10:32  The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).