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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.
But a foolish [stubborn] son [who refuses to learn] is a grief to his mother.
Children » Wise children
Children » Foolish children
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
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Parents » Who makes a glad father
Parents » Who is the heaviness of their mother
Sorrow » Godly » Parents
Children » Foolish children
Children » Good » Make their parents' hearts glad
Good Children » Make their parents' hearts glad
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Parents » Who makes a glad father
Parents » Who is the heaviness of their mother
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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.
Deliverance » What delivers
Profit » What is not profitable
Profit and loss » Profit » Sin unprofitable, general references to
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Unprofitable
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Vanity » Treasures of wickedness are
Wealth » Treasures of wickedness
Wickedness » Treasures of wickedness
Profit » What is not profitable
Profit and loss » Profit » Sin unprofitable, general references to
Sin » Unpardonable, the » Unprofitable
The fruit of righteousness » What righteousness does
Vanity » Treasures of wickedness are
Wealth » Treasures of wickedness
Wickedness » Treasures of wickedness
Proverbs 10:3 (show verse)
The Lord will not allow the
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.
Business life » Business virtues » Diligence
Diligence » Business
Diligence » The diligent
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Prosperity
Diligence » Prosperity
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Poverty
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Virtues » Business » Diligence
Wealth » What makes you rich
Diligence » Business
Diligence » The diligent
Diligence » In temporal matters, leads to » Prosperity
Diligence » Prosperity
Idleness and sloth » Lead to » Poverty
Laziness » Lazy people
Poverty » Who will end up in poverty
Virtues » Business » Diligence
Wealth » What makes you 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.
Agriculture » Operations in » Harvest
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Harvest » Natural
Harvest » Figurative
Harvest » Those that sleep in harvest
Harvest » Slothfulness during, ruinous
Indolent sleep » The love of sleep, a mark of indolence
Industry » Commended
Laziness » Lazy people
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sleep » The love of, a mark of indolence
Summer » The time for labor and harvest
Summer » The wise are diligent during
Virtues » Industry » Commended
Wisdom » Who is wise
physical Work » Industry in » Commended
Business life » Fidelity » Industry
Children » Who is a child that causes shame
Children » Who is a wise child
Harvest » Natural
Harvest » Figurative
Harvest » Those that sleep in harvest
Harvest » Slothfulness during, ruinous
Indolent sleep » The love of sleep, a mark of indolence
Industry » Commended
Laziness » Lazy people
Shame » General references to
Shame » Who causes shame
Sleep » The love of, a mark of indolence
Summer » The time for labor and harvest
Summer » The wise are diligent during
Virtues » Industry » Commended
Wisdom » Who is wise
physical Work » Industry in » Commended
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
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].
Brotherly love » General references to
Hate » What hatred does
Hatred » Condemned
Hatred » Stirs up strife
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love » What love does
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Covering the faults of others
Sin » What covers all sins
Strife » Excited by » Hatred
Strife » Causes of » Hatred
Strife » What stirs up strifes
Hate » What hatred does
Hatred » Condemned
Hatred » Stirs up strife
Love » Brotherly » General references to
Love » The test » To men
Love » What love does
Love to man » Should be exhibited in » Covering the faults of others
Sin » What covers all sins
Strife » Excited by » Hatred
Strife » Causes of » Hatred
Strife » What stirs up strifes
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.
Evil » Slander » General references to
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Fools » Are » Slanderers
Fools » Are » Liars
Hatred » Often cloaked by deceit
Lying » Folly of concealing hatred by
Lying/lies » Liars
Slander » General references to
Slander » They who indulge in, are fools
Slander » Those who indulge in, are fools
Speech/communication » Those that utter a slander
Foolishness » Who is a fool
Fools » Characteristics of » Slander
Fools » Are » Slanderers
Fools » Are » Liars
Hatred » Often cloaked by deceit
Lying » Folly of concealing hatred by
Lying/lies » Liars
Slander » General references to
Slander » They who indulge in, are fools
Slander » Those who indulge in, are fools
Speech/communication » Those that utter a slander
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.
Error » Definition of » Vain talk
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Silence » Value of » General references to
Sin » Defined » Vain talk
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The multitude of words
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
Tongue » Loquacious
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Vain talk
Words » In a multitude of, is sin
Evil » Speech evil speaking » Vain talk condemned
Silence » Value of » General references to
Sin » Defined » Vain talk
Speaking, evil » Vain talk condemned
Speech/communication » The multitude of words
Speech/communication » Those that keep their tongue
Vain talk » Vain talk condemned
Tongue » Loquacious
Transgression » Sin, definition of » Vain talk
Words » In a multitude of, is sin
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.
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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].
Blessings » The blessing of God rests upon his people
Blessings » The blessing of the lord
God's Blessings » The blessing of God rests upon his people
God » Ability of » Blessings of, rest upon his people
Riches » The blessing of the lord brings
Riches, spiritual » General references to » God's blessing the source of
Sorrow » What has no sorrow
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
Blessings » The blessing of the lord
God's Blessings » The blessing of God rests upon his people
God » Ability of » Blessings of, rest upon his people
Riches » The blessing of the lord brings
Riches, spiritual » General references to » God's blessing the source of
Sorrow » What has no sorrow
Spiritual » Riches general references to » God's blessing the source of
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).