Proverbs 10:2-3
Amplified Bible
2
Treasures of wickedness and ill-gotten gains do not profit,
But righteousness and moral integrity in daily life rescues from death.
3
The Lord will not allow the [a]righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs],
But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked.(A)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:3 Lit soul of the righteous.
Proverbs 10:2-3
New American Standard Bible
2 [a](A)Ill-gotten gains do not benefit,
But righteousness rescues from death.
3 The Lord (B)will not allow the [b]righteous to hunger,
But He (C)will [c]reject the craving of the wicked.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:2 Lit Treasures of wickedness
- Proverbs 10:3 Lit soul of the righteous
- Proverbs 10:3 Lit thrust away
Proverbs 10:9
Amplified Bible
9
He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely,
But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.
Proverbs 10:9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 10:16
Amplified Bible
16
The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.(A)
Proverbs 10:16
New American Standard Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:16 Or work
Proverbs 10:24-25
Amplified Bible
24
What the wicked fears will come upon him,
But the desire of the righteous [for the blessings of God] will be granted.
25
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.(A)
Proverbs 10:24-25
New American Standard Bible
24 What (A)the wicked fears will come upon him,
But the (B)desire of the righteous will be granted.
25 When the (C)whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the (D)righteous has an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:27-30
Amplified Bible
27
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,
But the years of the wicked will be shortened.
28
The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,
But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.
29
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is ruin to those who do evil.
30
The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.(A)
Proverbs 10:27-30
New American Standard Bible
27 The (A)fear of the Lord prolongs [a]life,
But the (B)years of the wicked will be shortened.
28 The (C)hope of the righteous is gladness,
But the (D)expectation of the wicked perishes.
29 The (E)way of the Lord is a stronghold for the upright,
But (F)ruin to the workers of injustice.
30 The (G)righteous will never be shaken,
But (H)the wicked will not live in the land.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 10:27 Lit days
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