Proverbs 10:1-9

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The Proverbs of Solomon

10 These are the proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes his father glad.
But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother.

²Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything.
But doing what is right saves you from death.

³The Lord gives those who do right the food they need.
But he lets those who do wrong go hungry.

⁴Hands that don’t want to work make you poor.
But hands that work hard bring wealth to you.

⁵A child who gathers crops in summer is wise.
But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame.

⁶Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right.
But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

⁷The names of those who do right are used in blessings.
But the names of those who do wrong will rot.

⁸A wise heart accepts commands.
But foolish chattering destroys you.

⁹Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.
But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.

10 The proverbs^(A) of Solomon:^(B)

A wise son brings joy to his father,^(C)
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

²Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,^(D)
but righteousness delivers from death.^(E)

³The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,^(F)
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.^(G)

⁴Lazy hands make for poverty,^(H)
but diligent hands bring wealth.^(I)

⁵He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.^(J)

⁶Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.^[a]^(K)

⁷The name of the righteous^(L) is used in blessings,^[b]
but the name of the wicked^(M) will rot.^(N)

⁸The wise in heart accept commands,
but a chattering fool comes to ruin.^(O)

⁹Whoever walks in integrity^(P) walks securely,^(Q)
but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.^(R)

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