(A)Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
    (B)but righteousness delivers from death.
(C)The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
    (D)but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
A slack hand (E)causes poverty,
    (F)but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
He who (G)gathers in summer is a prudent son,
    but he who sleeps in harvest is (H)a son who brings shame.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
    but (I)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.[a]
(J)The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but (K)the name of the wicked will rot.
(L)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
    but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:6 Or but violence covers the mouth of the wicked; also verse 11

Bible Gateway Recommends

ESV Large-Print Study Bible--genuine leather, black (indexed)
ESV Large-Print Study Bible--genuine leather, black (indexed)
Retail: $139.99
Our Price: $94.99
Save: $45.00 (32%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
ESV Economy Bible, Softcover, Case of 40
Retail: $199.60
Our Price: $91.60
Save: $108.00 (54%)
ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design
ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design
Retail: $44.99
Our Price: $20.99
Save: $24.00 (53%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ESV Premium Gift Bible, Imitation Leather, Black w/ Flame Design
ESV Premium Gift Bible, Imitation Leather, Black w/ Flame Design
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $13.99
Save: $6.00 (30%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars