10:1 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother.
10:2 Ill-gotten gain has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , Ill-gotten gain has no lasting value, but right living can save your life.
10:3 The LORD will not let the godly starve to death, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , The LORD will not let the godly starve to death, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.
10:4 Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich.
10:5 A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , A wise youth works hard all summer; a youth who sleeps away the hour of opportunity brings shame.
10:6 The godly are showered with blessings; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , The godly are showered with blessings; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
10:7 We all have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , We all have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away.
10:8 The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
10:9 People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , People with integrity have firm footing, but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.
10:10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.
10:11 The words of the godly lead to life; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , The words of the godly lead to life; evil people cover up their harmful intentions.
10:12 Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love covers all offenses.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love covers all offenses.
10:13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but fools will be punished with a rod.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but fools will be punished with a rod.
10:14 Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites trouble.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites trouble.
10:15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their calamity.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 15 , The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their calamity.
10:16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin.
10:17 People who accept correction are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore it will lead others astray.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 17 , People who accept correction are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore it will lead others astray.
10:18 To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , To hide hatred is to be a liar; to slander is to be a fool.
10:19 Don't talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , Don't talk too much, for it fosters sin. Be sensible and turn off the flow!
10:20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
10:21 The godly give good advice, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 21 , The godly give good advice, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 22 , The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
10:23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool, while wise conduct is a pleasure to the wise.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 23 , Doing wrong is fun for a fool, while wise conduct is a pleasure to the wise.
10:24 The fears of the wicked will all come true; so will the hopes of the godly.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 24 , The fears of the wicked will all come true; so will the hopes of the godly.
10:25 Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 25 , Disaster strikes like a cyclone, whirling the wicked away, but the godly have a lasting foundation.
10:26 Lazy people are a pain to their employer. They are like smoke in the eyes or vinegar that sets the teeth on edge.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 26 , Lazy people are a pain to their employer. They are like smoke in the eyes or vinegar that sets the teeth on edge.
10:27 Fear of the LORD lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 27 , Fear of the LORD lengthens one's life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
10:28 The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked are all in vain.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 28 , The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked are all in vain.
10:29 The LORD protects the upright but destroys the wicked.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 29 , The LORD protects the upright but destroys the wicked.
10:30 The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 30 , The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land.
10:31 The godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 31 , The godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
10:32 The godly speak words that are helpful, but the wicked speak only what is corrupt.
The NLT Book of Proverbs , Chapter 10 , Verse 32 , The godly speak words that are helpful, but the wicked speak only what is corrupt.
