Proverbs 10-14

Christian Standard Bible

² Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone,
but righteousness rescues from death.^(C)

³ The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry,^(D)
but he denies the wicked what they crave.^(E)

⁴ Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.^(F)

⁵ The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.^(G)

⁶ Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(H)

⁷ The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.^(I)

⁸ A wise heart accepts commands,^(J)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

⁹ The one who lives with integrity lives securely,^(K)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.^(L)

¹⁰ A sly wink of the eye^(M) causes grief,
and foolish lips will be destroyed.

¹¹ The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,^(N)
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.^(O)

¹² Hatred stirs up conflicts,
but love covers all offenses.^(P)

¹³ Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
but a rod is for the back of the one who lacks sense.^(Q)

¹⁴ The wise store up knowledge,
but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.^(R)

¹⁵ The wealth of the rich is his fortified city;^(S)
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

¹⁶ The reward of the righteous is life;
the wages of the wicked is punishment.^(T)

¹⁷ The one who follows instruction is on the path to life,
but the one who rejects correction goes astray.^(U)

¹⁸ The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.^(V)

¹⁹ When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is prudent.^(W)

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.^(X)

²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.^(Y)

²² The Lord’s blessing enriches,^(Z)
and he adds no painful effort to it.^[a](AA)

²³ As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,^(AB)
so wisdom is for a person of understanding.

²⁴ What the wicked dreads will come to him,^(AC)
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.^(AD)

²⁵ When the whirlwind passes,
the wicked are no more,^(AE)
but the righteous are secure forever.^(AF)

²⁶ Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,^(AG)
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.

²⁷ The fear of the Lord prolongs life,^[b](AH)
but the years of the wicked are cut short.^(AI)

²⁸ The hope of the righteous is joy,^(AJ)
but the expectation of the wicked will perish.^(AK)

²⁹ The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the honorable,
but destruction awaits evildoers.^(AL)

³⁰ The righteous will never be shaken,
but the wicked will not remain on the earth.^(AM)

³¹ The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,^(AN)
but a perverse tongue will be cut out.^(AO)

³² The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate,^(AP)
but the mouth of the wicked, only what is perverse.^(AQ)

11 Dishonest scales are detestable to the Lord,^(AR)
but an accurate weight is his delight.^(AS)

² When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.^(AT)

³ The integrity of the upright guides them,^(AU)
but the perversity of the treacherous destroys them.^(AV)

⁴ Wealth is not profitable on a day of wrath,
but righteousness rescues from death.^(AW)

⁵ The righteousness of the blameless clears his path,
but the wicked person will fall because of his wickedness.

⁶ The righteousness of the upright rescues them,
but the treacherous are trapped by their own desires.^(AX)

⁷ When the wicked person dies,
his expectation comes to nothing,
and hope placed in wealth^[c][d] vanishes.^(AY)

⁸ The righteous one is rescued from trouble;
in his place, the wicked one goes in.^(AZ)

⁹ With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor,
but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹⁰ When the righteous thrive, a city rejoices;^(BA)
when the wicked die, there is joyful shouting.^(BB)

¹¹ A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,^(BC)
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.^(BD)

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a person with understanding keeps silent.^(BE)

¹³ A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.^(BF)

¹⁴ Without guidance, a people will fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.^(BG)

¹⁵ If someone puts up security for a stranger,
he will suffer for it,^(BH)
but the one who hates such agreements is protected.

¹⁶ A gracious woman gains honor,
but violent^[e] people gain only riches.

¹⁷ A kind man benefits himself,^(BI)
but a cruel person brings ruin on himself.^(BJ)

¹⁸ The wicked person earns an empty wage,
but the one who sows righteousness, a true reward.^(BK)

¹⁹ Genuine righteousness leads to life,^(BL)
but pursuing evil leads to death.^(BM)

²⁰ Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are his delight.^(BN)

²¹ Be assured^[f] that a wicked person
will not go unpunished,^(BO)
but the offspring of the righteous will escape.

²² A beautiful woman who rejects good sense
is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout.^(BP)

²³ The desire of the righteous turns out well,^(BQ)
but the hope of the wicked leads to wrath.^(BR)

²⁴ One person gives freely,
yet gains more;^(BS)
another withholds what is right,
only to become poor.^(BT)

²⁵ A generous person will be enriched,^(BU)
and the one who gives a drink of water
will receive water.^(BV)

²⁶ People will curse^(BW) anyone who hoards grain,
but a blessing will come to the one who sells it.^(BX)

²⁷ The one who searches for what is good^(BY) seeks favor,
but if someone looks for trouble, it will come to him.^(BZ)

²⁸ Anyone trusting in his riches will fall,^(CA)
but the righteous will flourish like foliage.^(CB)

²⁹ The one who brings ruin on his household^(CC)
will inherit the wind,^(CD)
and a fool will be a slave
to someone whose heart is wise.

³⁰ The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,^(CE)
but a cunning person takes lives.^(CF)

³¹ If the righteous will be repaid on earth,
how much more the wicked and sinful.^(CG)

12 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.^(CH)

² One who is good obtains favor from the Lord,^(CI)
but he condemns a person who schemes.^(CJ)

³ No one can be made secure by wickedness,
but the root of the righteous is immovable.^(CK)

⁴ A wife of noble character^[g] is her husband’s crown,^(CL)
but a wife who causes shame
is like rottenness in his bones.^(CM)

⁵ The thoughts of the righteous are just,
but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.

⁶ The words of the wicked are a deadly ambush,^(CN)
but the speech of the upright rescues them.^(CO)

⁷ The wicked are overthrown and perish,^(CP)
but the house of the righteous will stand.^(CQ)

⁸ A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

⁹ Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.^(CR)

¹⁰ The righteous cares about his animal’s health,^(CS)
but even the merciful acts of the wicked are cruel.

¹¹ The one who works his land will have plenty of food,^(CT)
but whoever chases fantasies lacks sense.^(CU)

¹² The wicked desire what evil people have caught,^[h]
but the root of the righteous is productive.

¹³ By rebellious speech an evil person is trapped,^(CV)
but a righteous person escapes from trouble.^(CW)

¹⁴ A person will be satisfied with good
by the fruit of his mouth,^(CX)
and the work of a person’s hands will reward him.^(CY)

¹⁵ A fool’s way is right in his own eyes,^(CZ)
but whoever listens to counsel is wise.

¹⁶ A fool’s displeasure is known at once,
but whoever ignores an insult is sensible.^(DA)

¹⁷ Whoever speaks the truth declares what is right,
but a false witness speaks deceit.^(DB)

¹⁸ There is one who speaks rashly,
like a piercing sword;^(DC)
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.^(DD)

¹⁹ Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.^(DE)

²⁰ Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(DF)

²¹ No disaster overcomes the righteous,^(DG)
but the wicked are full of misery.

²² Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,^(DH)
but faithful people are his delight.^(DI)

²³ A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.^(DJ)

²⁴ The diligent hand will rule,
but laziness will lead to forced labor.^(DK)

²⁵ Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs it down,
but a good word cheers it up.^(DL)

²⁶ A righteous person is careful in dealing with his neighbor,^[i]
but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.^(DM)

²⁷ A lazy hunter doesn’t roast his game,^(DN)
but to a diligent person, his wealth is precious.^(DO)

²⁸ There is life in the path of righteousness,
and in its path there is no death.^[j](DP)

13 A wise son responds to his father’s discipline,
but a mocker doesn’t listen to rebuke.

² From the fruit of his mouth,
a person will enjoy good things,^(DQ)
but treacherous people have an appetite for violence.^(DR)

³ The one who guards his mouth protects his life;^(DS)
the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.^(DT)

⁴ The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.^(DU)

⁵ The righteous hate lying,
but the wicked bring disgust and shame.

⁶ Righteousness guards people of integrity,^[k]
but wickedness undermines the sinner.^(DV)

⁷ One person pretends to be rich but has nothing;^(DW)
another pretends to be poor but has abundant wealth.^(DX)

⁸ Riches are a ransom for a person’s life,^(DY)
but a poor person hears no threat.

⁹ The light of the righteous shines brightly,^(DZ)
but the lamp of the wicked is put out.^(EA)

¹⁰ Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,^(EB)
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.

¹¹ Wealth obtained by fraud will dwindle,^(EC)
but whoever earns it through labor^[l] will multiply it.^(ED)

¹² Hope delayed makes the heart sick,
but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.^(EE)

¹³ The one who has contempt for instruction will pay the penalty,^(EF)
but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.^(EG)

¹⁴ A wise person’s instruction is a fountain of life,^(EH)
turning people away from the snares of death.^(EI)

¹⁵ Good sense wins favor,^(EJ)
but the way of the treacherous never changes.^[m]

¹⁶ Every sensible person acts knowledgeably,
but a fool displays his stupidity.^(EK)

¹⁷ A wicked envoy falls into trouble,
but a trustworthy courier brings healing.^(EL)

¹⁸ Poverty and disgrace come to those
who ignore discipline,
but the one who accepts correction will be honored.^(EM)

¹⁹ Desire fulfilled is sweet to the taste,
but to turn from evil is detestable to fools.^(EN)

²⁰ The one who walks with the wise will become wise,
but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

²¹ Disaster pursues sinners,
but good rewards the righteous.^(EO)

²² A good man leaves an inheritance to his^[n] grandchildren,
but the sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.^(EP)

²³ The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food,
but without justice, it is swept away.

²⁴ The one who will not use the rod hates his son,^(EQ)
but the one who loves him disciplines him diligently.^(ER)

²⁵ A righteous person eats until he is satisfied,
but the stomach of the wicked is empty.^(ES)

14 Every wise woman builds her house,^(ET)
but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.^(EU)

² Whoever lives with integrity fears the Lord,^(EV)
but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.^(EW)

³ The proud speech of a fool brings a rod of discipline,^[o]
but the lips of the wise protect them.^(EX)

⁴ Where there are no oxen, the feeding trough is empty,^[p]
but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of an ox.

⁵ An honest witness does not deceive,
but a dishonest witness utters lies.^(EY)

⁶ A mocker seeks wisdom and doesn’t find it,
but knowledge comes easily to the perceptive.

⁷ Stay away from a foolish person;
you will gain no knowledge from his speech.^(EZ)

⁸ The sensible person’s wisdom is to consider his way,
but the stupidity of fools deceives them.

⁹ Fools mock at making reparation,^[q]
but there is goodwill among the upright.

¹⁰ The heart knows its own bitterness,
and no outsider shares in its joy.

¹¹ The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the upright will flourish.^(FA)

¹² There is a way that seems right to a person,^(FB)
but its end is the way to death.^(FC)

¹³ Even in laughter a heart may be sad,
and joy may end in grief.^(FD)

¹⁴ The disloyal one will get what his conduct deserves,
and a good one, what his deeds deserve.^(FE)

¹⁵ The inexperienced one believes anything,^(FF)
but the sensible one watches^[r] his steps.

¹⁶ A wise person is cautious and turns from evil,^(FG)
but a fool is easily angered and is careless.^[s]

¹⁷ A quick-tempered person acts foolishly,
and one who schemes is hated.^(FH)

¹⁸ The inexperienced inherit foolishness,
but the sensible are crowned with knowledge.

¹⁹ The evil bow before those who are good,
and the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

²⁰ A poor person is hated even by his neighbor,^(FI)
but there are many who love the rich.^(FJ)

²¹ The one who despises his neighbor sins,^(FK)
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.^(FL)

²² Don’t those who plan evil go astray?^(FM)
But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.^(FN)

²³ There is profit in all hard work,
but endless talk^[t] leads only to poverty.^(FO)

²⁴ The crown of the wise is their wealth,
but the foolishness of fools produces foolishness.

²⁵ A truthful witness rescues lives,
but one who utters lies is deceitful.^(FP)

²⁶ In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidence
and his children have a refuge.^(FQ)

²⁷ The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life,
turning people away from the snares of death.^(FR)

²⁸ A large population is a king’s splendor,
but a shortage of people is a ruler’s devastation.

²⁹ A patient person shows great understanding,^(FS)
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.

³⁰ A tranquil heart is life to the body,^(FT)
but jealousy is rottenness to the bones.^(FU)

³¹ The one who oppresses the poor person insults his Maker,^(FV)
but one who is kind to the needy honors him.^(FW)

³² The wicked one is thrown down by his own sin,^(FX)
but the righteous one has a refuge in his death.^(FY)

³³ Wisdom resides in the heart of the discerning;^(FZ)
she is known^[u] even among fools.

³⁴ Righteousness exalts a nation,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.^(GA)

³⁵ A king favors a prudent servant,^(GB)
but his anger falls on a disgraceful one.