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10:1  These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.
10:2  Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death.
10:3  The Lord gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who do wrong go hungry.
10:4  Hands that don’t want to work make you poor. But hands that work hard bring wealth to you.
10:5  A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame.
10:6  Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.
10:7  The names of those who do right are used in blessings. But the names of those who do wrong will rot.
10:8  A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you.
10:9  Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.
10:10  An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you.
10:11  The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain. But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans.
10:12  Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them.
10:13  Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished.
10:14  Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them.
10:15  The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor.
10:16  People who do what is right earn life. But sinners earn sin and death.
10:17  Anyone who pays attention to correction shows the path to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path.
10:18  Anyone who hides hatred with lying lips and spreads lies is foolish.
10:19  Sin is not ended by using many words. But those who are wise control their tongues.
10:20  The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren’t worth very much.
10:21  The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense.
10:22  The blessing of the Lord brings wealth. And it comes without painful work.
10:23  A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom.
10:24  What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them. But those who do right will get what they want.
10:25  When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever.
10:26  Those who don’t want to work hurt those who send them. They are like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
10:27  Having respect for the Lord leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short.
10:28  Those who do right can expect joy. But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail.
10:29  The way of the Lord is a safe place for those without blame. But that way destroys those who do evil.
10:30  Those who do right will never be removed from the land. But those who do wrong will not remain in it.
10:31  The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom. But tongues that speak twisted words will be made silent.
10:32  Those who do right know the proper thing to say. But those who do wrong speak only twisted words.