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10:1  These are the wise words of Solomon: A wise son makes his father happy. But a foolish son makes his mother sad.
10:2  Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value. But right living will save you from death.
10:3  The Lord does not let people who live right go hungry. But he does not let evil people get what they hunger for.
10:4  A lazy person will end up poor. But a hard worker will become rich.
10:5  A son who gathers crops when they are ready is wise. But the son who sleeps through the harvest is a disgrace.
10:6  People who do what is right will have rich blessings. But the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
10:7  Good people will be remembered as a blessing. But evil people will soon be forgotten.
10:8  A wise person does what he is told. But a talkative fool will be ruined.
10:9  The honest person will live safely. But the one who is dishonest will be caught.
10:10  A wink may get you into trouble. And foolish talk will lead to your ruin.
10:11  Like a fountain of water, the words of a good person give life. But the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
10:12  Hatred stirs up trouble. But love forgives all wrongs.
10:13  You can expect wise people to speak with understanding. But people without wisdom can expect to be punished.
10:14  Wise people don’t tell everything they know. But a foolish person talks too much and is ruined.
10:15  Having lots of money protects the rich. But having no money destroys the poor.
10:16  Good people are rewarded with life. But evil people are paid back with punishment.
10:17  The person who accepts correction is on the way to life. But the person who ignores correction will be ruined.
10:18  Whoever hides his hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool.
10:19  If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin. If you are wise, you will keep quiet.
10:20  The words of a good person are like pure silver. But an evil person’s thoughts are worth little.
10:21  A good person’s words will help many others. But a foolish person dies because he doesn’t have wisdom.
10:22  The Lord’s blessing brings wealth. And with it comes no sorrow.
10:23  A foolish person enjoys doing wrong. But a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
10:24  An evil person will get what he fears most. But a good person will receive what he wants most.
10:25  A storm will blow the evil person away. But a good person will always be safe.
10:26  A lazy person brings trouble to the one he works for. He bothers others like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
10:27  Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life. But an evil person will have his life cut short.
10:28  A good person can look forward to happiness. But an evil person can expect nothing.
10:29  The Lord will protect good people. But he will ruin those who do evil.
10:30  Good people will always be safe. But evil people will not remain in the land.
10:31  A good person says wise things. But a liar’s tongue will be stopped.
10:32  Good people say the right thing. But the wicked tell lies.