Proverbs 10 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

The Proverbs of Solomon

Pro 10:1

Pro 10:1The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise child[fn] brings joy to a father;
a foolish child brings grief to a mother.

Pro 10:2

Pro 10:2Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.

Pro 10:3

Pro 10:3The LORD will not let the godly go hungry,
but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.

Pro 10:4

Pro 10:4Lazy people are soon poor;
hard workers get rich.

Pro 10:5

Pro 10:5A wise youth harvests in the summer,
but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.

Pro 10:6

Pro 10:6The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Pro 10:7

Pro 10:7We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.

Pro 10:8

Pro 10:8The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

Pro 10:9

Pro 10:9People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will slip and fall.

Pro 10:10

Pro 10:10People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.[fn]

Pro 10:11

Pro 10:11The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Pro 10:12

Pro 10:12Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.

Pro 10:13

Pro 10:13Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.

Pro 10:14

Pro 10:14Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.

Pro 10:15

Pro 10:15The wealth of the rich is their fortress;
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.

Pro 10:16

Pro 10:16The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.

Pro 10:17

Pro 10:17People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.

Pro 10:18

Pro 10:18Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.

Pro 10:19

Pro 10:19Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.

Pro 10:20

Pro 10:20The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.

Pro 10:21

Pro 10:21The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.

Pro 10:22

Pro 10:22The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.

Pro 10:23

Pro 10:23Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.

Pro 10:24

Pro 10:24The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;
the hopes of the godly will be granted.

Pro 10:25

Pro 10:25When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,
but the godly have a lasting foundation.

Pro 10:26

Pro 10:26Lazy people irritate their employers,
like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.

Pro 10:27

Pro 10:27Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.

Pro 10:28

Pro 10:28The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.

Pro 10:29

Pro 10:29The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.

Pro 10:30

Pro 10:30The godly will never be disturbed,
but the wicked will be removed from the land.

Pro 10:31

Pro 10:31The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.

Pro 10:32

Pro 10:32The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.

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NLT Footnotes

(10:1)

Hebrew son; also in 10:1b.

(10:10)

As in Greek version; Hebrew reads but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

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