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The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son brings joy to his father,
but a foolish son is grief to his mother.
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Treasures gained by wickedness are of no use,
but righteousness delivers from death.
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The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry,
but he rejects the desire of the wicked.
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Lazy hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
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He who gathers in summer is prudent;
he who sleeps at harvest brings shame.
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Blessing is on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
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The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
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The wise in heart heed commands,
but the one who speaks foolishly will fall.
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Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but whoever makes his ways crooked will be found out.
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Whoever winks the eye causes trouble;
whoever speaks foolishly will fall.
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The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
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Hatred stirs up strife,
but love covers all offenses.
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On the lips of the discerning is wisdom,
but a rod is ready for the back of one without understanding.
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The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of a fool is near ruin.
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A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
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The wages of the righteous lead to life,
the gain of the wicked leads to sin.
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Whoever heeds discipline is on the path to life,
but whoever ignores correction goes astray.
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Whoever conceals hatred has lying lips;
whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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When words are many, transgression is not lacking,
but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
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The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver,
but the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
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The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of understanding.
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The blessing of the LORD makes rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
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Doing wrong is like a game to a fool,
as wisdom is to a man of understanding.
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What the wicked fears will come upon him,
but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
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When the storm passes, the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are an everlasting foundation.
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Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so is the lazy person to those who send him.
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The fear of the LORD prolongs life,
but the years of the wicked are shortened.
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The hope of the righteous will become joy,
but the hope of the wicked will come to nothing.
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The way of the LORD is a refuge for the upright,
but destruction for those who do evil.
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The righteous will not be moved forever,
but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
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The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,
but a perverse tongue will be cut off.
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The lips of the righteous know what is pleasing,
but the mouth of the wicked knows only deceit.
📖⚖️🗣️ Summary of Proverbs 10 – The Contrast between the Righteous and the Wicked
Proverbs 10 is the beginning of the main section of the book of Proverbs, made up of short sayings, often in contrast: the righteous vs. the wicked, diligent vs. lazy, honest vs. deceitful, and wisdom vs. folly. This chapter shows that wise living is not theory, but is seen in words, work, and daily character.
📌 1. The Value of Wisdom vs. Folly (verse 1)
“A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.”
- Wisdom brings joy and pride to the family
- Folly brings sorrow and heaviness of heart
🎯 Your life choices affect the hearts of those closest to you.
📌 2. Wealth, Honesty, and Diligence (verses 2–5)
“Treasures gained by wickedness are of no use…”
- Wealth gained by deceit = does not save
- The Lord guards the righteous, giving blessing through diligence
- The lazy person → brings shame
🎯 The Lord sees how we gain it, not only how much we have.
📌 3. The Tongue, the Heart, and Speech (verses 6–14)
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life…”
- The righteous:
– Their words bring blessing
– They conceal wisdom - The wicked:
– His mouth is full of violence
– His speech brings ruin
🎯 Your words reflect who you are.
📌 4. Attitude toward Blessing and Discipline (verses 15–17)
“Discipline is the way of life…”
- The wise person:
– Receives reproof
– Becomes a channel of life - The wicked person:
– Ignores counsel
– Turns aside from the Lord’s way
🎯 Rejecting reproof = rejecting growth.
📌 5. The Heart, the Mouth, and Hidden Intent (verses 18–21)
“Whoever hides hatred, his lips are a lie…”
- An evil heart → a tongue that hurts
- The mouth of the righteous → feeds many people (verse 21)
🎯 Words that build up come from a heart that fears the Lord.
📌 6. The Life of the Righteous = Safe and Fruitful (verses 22–30)
“It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich…”
- True blessing = from God, without deceitful toil
- The righteous:
– Safe, not shaken
– Rooted in eternal life - The wicked:
– Live in fear and unrest
– Will be “no more” (verse 25)
🎯 Righteous life = a life that is firm, peaceful, and continually fruitful.
📌 7. Conclusion of the Wise Life (verses 31–32)
“The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom…”
- The righteous:
– Their words are accepted
– Their life is pleasing to the Lord - The wicked:
– Their words are rejected
– They will be removed
🎯 The fruit of our life is seen in words, actions, and final outcome.
📖 Main Teaching
- A wise life brings blessing, honor, and peace
- The mouth of the righteous is a mirror of the heart and a source of life
- The Lord pays attention to motives, not merely results
- The life of the righteous = blessed and influential, while the life of the wicked = ending in ruin
- Being righteous is not only about morality — but trusting and following the Lord in every aspect of life
✨ Spiritual Meaning (New Testament)
“A good person brings forth good things from the treasure of the heart…”
→ Confirms that behavior and speech are a reflection of the heart.
“Whatever a person sows, that also will he reap.”
→ A divine principle in Proverbs 10: behavior brings consequences.
“Let no corrupt word come out of your mouth…”
→ The tongue of the righteous should build up and bring grace.
“Godliness with contentment is great gain.”
→ True blessing = from God, not the result of deceit.
🎯 Proverbs 10 reminds us: a righteous life bears fruit in words, work, and character — and it is the Lord who gives lasting blessing.
🕊️ “A wise son makes his father glad…” – Proverbs 10:1
🕊️ “The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life…” – Proverbs 10:11
🕊️ “The blessing of the Lord makes rich…” – Proverbs 10:22
🕊️ “The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom…” – Proverbs 10:31
