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Proverbs 10

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1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother. 2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death. 3Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked. 4He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth. 5He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame. 6Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 7The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. 8The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. 9He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. 10One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall. 11The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. 12Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs. 13Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding. 14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin. 15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty. 16The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin. 17He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray. 18He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool. 19In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely. 20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. 21The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding. 22Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it. 23It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure. 24What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted. 25When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever. 26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him. 27The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. 28The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish. 29The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity. 30The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land. 31The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off. 32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.

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Overview

Proverbs Chapter 10 presents a series of wise sayings that contrast the behaviors and outcomes of the righteous and the wicked. The chapter begins with a focus on the value of a wise son, whose actions bring joy to his father, while a foolish son brings grief. This sets the tone for the entire chapter, emphasizing the importance of wisdom and righteousness in leading a fulfilling life. The text highlights that the blessings of the Lord make one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it, illustrating the divine favor that accompanies a life lived in accordance with God's principles (#wisdom, #righteousness).

As the chapter progresses, it provides a collection of proverbs that cover various aspects of life, including the power of words, the consequences of laziness, and the importance of integrity. For instance, it states that the mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, while the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. This stark contrast serves as a reminder of the impact our words can have on ourselves and others. The chapter concludes with a reflection on the fate of the righteous versus the wicked, affirming that the way of the Lord is a stronghold for the blameless but destruction for those who do evil. Overall, Proverbs 10 encourages readers to pursue wisdom and righteousness, assuring them of the blessings that come from living in alignment with God's will.

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  1. Job 3:25v24Job's fear of calamity coming upon him is paralleled in Proverbs, which states that what the wicked dread will overtake them.
  2. Job 11:20v28Job 11:20 contrasts the fate of the wicked with the hope of the righteous, similar to Proverbs 10:28, which states that the hope of the righteous brings joy, but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
  3. Job 20:29v29Job 20:29 concludes with the portion of the wicked from God, which is mirrored in Proverbs 10:29 where the way of the Lord is strength to the upright but destruction to the workers of iniquity.
  4. Psalms 112:6v7Psalm 112:6 states that the righteous will be remembered forever, which is echoed in Proverbs 10:7, where the memory of the righteous is blessed.
  5. Psalms 125:1v30Psalm 125:1 speaks of those who trust in the Lord being like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved. Proverbs 10:30 similarly states that the righteous will never be removed, emphasizing the stability and security of those who trust in God.
  6. Ecclesiastes 10:12v19Ecclesiastes 10:12 highlights the grace of the words of the wise, while Proverbs 10:19 warns that in the multitude of words sin is not lacking, both emphasizing the power and impact of speech.
  7. Hosea 14:9v29Hosea 14:9 emphasizes the ways of the Lord as right and the righteous walking in them, similar to Proverbs 10:29, which states the way of the Lord is a stronghold to the blameless.
  8. James 3:2v19James 3:2 emphasizes the difficulty of controlling the tongue, a theme echoed in Proverbs 10:19, which warns that in a multitude of words, sin is not lacking.
  9. 1 Peter 4:8v121 Peter 4:8 emphasizes love covering a multitude of sins, which is a direct reflection of Proverbs 10:12, where love is contrasted with hatred that stirs up strife.

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