Thematic Bible




Proverbs 10:1 (show verse)

The proverbs of Solomon:

A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.

Proverbs 10:2 (show verse)


Treasures of wickedness and ill-gotten gains do not profit,
But righteousness and moral integrity in daily life rescues from death.

Proverbs 10:3 (show verse)


The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs],
But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:4 (show verse)


Poor is he who works with a negligent and idle hand,
But the hand of the diligent makes him rich.

Proverbs 10:5 (show verse)


He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 10:6 (show verse)


Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 10:7 (show verse)


The memory of the righteous [person] is a [source of] blessing,
But the name of the wicked will [be forgotten and] rot [like a corpse].

Proverbs 10:8 (show verse)


The wise in heart [are willing to learn so they] will accept and obey commands (instruction),
But the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.

Proverbs 10:9 (show verse)


He who walks in integrity and with moral character walks securely,
But he who takes a crooked way will be discovered and punished.

Proverbs 10:10 (show verse)


He who [maliciously] winks the eye [of evil intent] causes trouble;
And the babbling fool [who is arrogant and thinks himself wise] will come to ruin.

Proverbs 10:11 (show verse)


The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.

Proverbs 10:12 (show verse)


Hatred stirs up strife,
But love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].

Proverbs 10:13 (show verse)


On the lips of the discerning, [skillful and godly] wisdom is found,
But discipline and the rod are for the back of the one who is without common sense and understanding.

Proverbs 10:14 (show verse)


Wise men store up and treasure knowledge [in mind and heart],
But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.

Proverbs 10:15 (show verse)


The rich man’s wealth is his fortress;
The ruin of the poor is their poverty.

Proverbs 10:16 (show verse)


The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,
The income of the wicked, punishment.

Proverbs 10:17 (show verse)


He who learns from instruction and correction is on the [right] path of life [and for others his example is a path toward wisdom and blessing],
But he who ignores and refuses correction goes off course [and for others his example is a path toward sin and ruin].

Proverbs 10:18 (show verse)


He who hides hatred has lying lips,
And he who spreads slander is a fool.

Proverbs 10:19 (show verse)


When there are many words, transgression and offense are unavoidable,
But he who controls his lips and keeps thoughtful silence is wise.

Proverbs 10:20 (show verse)


The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.

Proverbs 10:21 (show verse)


The lips of the righteous feed and guide many,
But fools [who reject God and His wisdom] die for lack of understanding.
No Themes for this verse.

Proverbs 10:22 (show verse)


The blessing of the Lord brings [true] riches,
And He adds no sorrow to it [for it comes as a blessing from God].

Proverbs 10:23 (show verse)


Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],
But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.

Proverbs 10:24 (show verse)


What the wicked fears will come upon him,
But the desire of the righteous [for the blessings of God] will be granted.

Proverbs 10:25 (show verse)


When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,
But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

Proverbs 10:26 (show verse)


Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
So is the lazy one to those who send him to work.

Proverbs 10:27 (show verse)


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.

Proverbs 10:28 (show verse)


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.

Proverbs 10:29 (show verse)


The way of the Lord is a stronghold to the upright,
But it is ruin to those who do evil.

Proverbs 10:30 (show verse)


The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken,
But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

Proverbs 10:31 (show verse)


The mouth of the righteous flows with [skillful and godly] wisdom,
But the perverted tongue will be cut out.

Proverbs 10:32 (show verse)


The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable,
But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).