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10:1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, / But a foolish son is a grief to his mother. Compare
10:2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, / But righteousness delivers from death. Compare
10:3Jehovah will not allow the soul of the righteous man to go hungry, / But He thrusts away the desire of the wicked. Compare
10:4A slack hand causes poverty, / But the hand of the diligent makes rich. Compare
10:5He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, / But he who sleeps at harvest time is a son who brings shame. Compare
10:6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous man, / But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Compare
10:7The memory of the righteous man is blessed, / But the name of the wicked will rot. Compare
10:8The wise in heart will receive commandments, / But the foolish in speech will be cast down. Compare
10:9He who walks in integrity walks securely, / But he who perverts his ways will be known. Compare
10:10He who winks with the eye causes grief, / And the foolish in speech will be cast down. Compare
10:11The mouth of the righteous man is a fountain of life, / But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. Compare
10:12Hatred stirs up strife, / But love covers all transgressions. Compare
10:13In the lips of one who has understanding wisdom is found, / But a rod is for the back of him who lacks sense. Compare
10:14Wise men treasure up knowledge, / But the mouth of a fool is imminent destruction. Compare
10:15The rich man's substance is his strong city; / The ruin of the poor is their poverty. Compare
10:16The wages of the righteous man lead to life; / The income of the wicked man, to sin. Compare
10:17He who heeds instruction is on the path of life, / But he who forsakes reproof goes astray. Compare
10:18He who conceals hatred has lying lips, / And he who utters slander is a fool. Compare
10:19When there are many words transgression does not cease, / But he who restrains his lips is prudent. Compare
10:20The tongue of the righteous man is like choice silver; / The heart of the wicked is worth little. Compare
10:21The lips of the righteous man feed many, / But fools die for lack of sense. Compare
10:22It is the blessing of Jehovah that makes rich, / And He adds no sorrow with it. Compare
10:23Carrying out a wicked scheme is like sport to a fool, / But so is wisdom to a man of understanding. Compare
10:24The fear of the wicked man will come upon him, / And the desire of the righteous will be granted. Compare
10:25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked man is no more; / But the righteous man is an everlasting foundation. Compare
10:26Like vinegar to the teeth and like smoke to the eyes, / So is the sluggard to those who send him. Compare
10:27The fear of Jehovah prolongs days, / But the years of the wicked will be shortened. Compare
10:28The hope of the righteous is joy, / But the expectation of the wicked will perish. Compare
10:29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright, / But it is ruin to the workers of iniquity. Compare
10:30The righteous man will never be moved, / But the wicked will not dwell in the land. Compare
10:31The mouth of the righteous man brings forth wisdom, / But the perverse tongue will be cut off. Compare
10:32The lips of the righteous man know what is acceptable, / But the mouth of the wicked is perverse. Compare

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