Proverbs 10:2-3
New Century Version
2 Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value,
but right living will save you from death.
3 The Lord does not let good people go hungry,
but he keeps evil people from getting what they want.
Proverbs 10:6-7
New Century Version
6 Good people will have rich blessings,
but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
7 Good people will be remembered as a blessing,
but evil people will soon be forgotten.
Proverbs 10:16
New Century Version
16 Good people are rewarded with life,
but evil people are paid with punishment.
Proverbs 10:22
New Century Version
22 The Lord’s blessing brings wealth,
and no sorrow comes with it.
Proverbs 10:24-25
New Century Version
24 Evil people will get what they fear most,
but good people will get what they want most.
25 A storm will blow the evil person away,
but a good person will always be safe.
Proverbs 10:27-30
New Century Version
27 Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life,
but the life of an evil person will be cut short.
28 A good person can look forward to happiness,
but an evil person can expect nothing.
29 The Lord will protect good people
but will ruin those who do evil.
30 Good people will always be safe,
but evil people will not remain in the land.
The Holy Bible, New Century Version®. Copyright © 2005 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
