Proverbs 10
The Proverbs of Solomon: The Wise Son and the Foolish Son
1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:1, 15:20, 17:21, 17:25, 19:13, 25:1, 29:3, 29:15, Ecclesiastes 2:19, 12:9 +5
2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. Righteousness: Proverbs 11:4, 12:28, Romans 2:5, 5:21. Parallel theme: Proverbs 21:6, Ezekiel 7:19, Zephaniah 1:18 +2
3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. References Lord: Psalms 37:3, Zephaniah 1:18. Righteousness: Psalms 37:25. Evil: Psalms 37:19, 112:10. Parallel theme: Job 5:20, 20:28, Psalms 33:19, Isaiah 33:16, Luke 12:31 +5
4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. Parallel theme: Proverbs 11:24, 12:24, 13:4, 19:15, 19:24, 20:4, 20:13, 21:5, John 6:27, 1 Corinthians 15:58 +5
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:8, 17:2, 19:26, 30:25
6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Sin: Proverbs 11:26, 24:25, 28:20, Deuteronomy 28:2, Job 29:13. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:11, Psalms 107:42. Parallel theme: Romans 3:19 +3
7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Righteousness: Psalms 112:6. Blessing: Luke 1:48. Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 24:16, Psalms 109:13, Mark 14:9
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:5, 9:9, 12:1, James 3:13
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:23, 17:20, 28:18, Psalms 23:4, 25:21, 84:11, Matthew 10:26, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 1 Timothy 5:25 +4
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:13, 10:8, Psalms 35:19, 3 John 1:10
11 The mouth of a righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:6, 10:32, Psalms 107:42. Parallel theme: Proverbs 13:14, 15:7, 18:4, 20:15, Ephesians 4:29 +3
12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. Parallel theme: Proverbs 6:32, 10:21, 10:31, 15:23, 17:10, 20:15, 26:3, 27:22, Psalms 32:9, Isaiah 50:4 +5
14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Parallel theme: Proverbs 9:9, 10:8, 10:10, 13:3, 18:7
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty. Parallel theme: Proverbs 14:20, 18:11, 19:7, Psalms 52:7, Ecclesiastes 7:12
16 The labour of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. Righteousness: Hebrews 6:10. Sin: Romans 6:23. Parallel theme: John 6:27, 1 Corinthians 15:58
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:18, 5:12, 6:23, 12:1, 15:10, 29:1, Luke 11:28 +2
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Parallel theme: 2 Samuel 3:27, Psalms 15:3, 55:21
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. Word: Ecclesiastes 5:3, James 3:2. Sin: Psalms 39:1. Parallel theme: James 1:19
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. Evil: Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:9. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:18
21 The lips of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:29, 1:31, 5:12, 5:23, 15:4, 17:16, Job 23:12, Hosea 4:6, Matthew 13:19 +4
22 The blessing of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it. References Lord: Zechariah 5:4. Blessing: Proverbs 20:21, Genesis 24:35, 26:12, Psalms 37:22, 107:38. Sin: Genesis 12:2. Parallel theme: Proverbs 28:22, Genesis 13:2, 14:23 +5
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. Parallel theme: Proverbs 2:14, 14:9, 15:21, Ecclesiastes 11:9
24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. Righteousness: Matthew 5:6. Evil: Isaiah 66:4. Parallel theme: Job 3:25, 15:21, Psalms 21:2, 37:4, 145:19, John 14:18, 16:24, Hebrews 10:27 +5
25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. Righteousness: Proverbs 12:3, 12:7. Eternal Life: 1 Timothy 6:19. Parallel theme: Proverbs 1:27, Job 21:18, Psalms 15:5, 58:9, Isaiah 40:24, Matthew 16:18, Ephesians 2:20 +5
26 As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him. Parallel theme: Proverbs 25:13, 26:6
27 The fear of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. Evil: Ecclesiastes 7:17. Parallel theme: Proverbs 3:2, 3:16, 9:11, Psalms 21:4, 55:23, 91:16 +2
28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. Hope: Job 8:13, Romans 15:13. Righteousness: Proverbs 11:7
29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity. References Lord: Psalms 37:20, Isaiah 40:31, Zechariah 10:12. Sin: Proverbs 21:15, Psalms 36:12, 92:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 84:7, Philippians 4:13 +3
30 The righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice. shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. Righteousness: Proverbs 10:25, Psalms 112:6. Evil: Matthew 21:41. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:8, 37:22, 125:1
31 The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out. Righteousness: Psalms 37:30. Parallel theme: Proverbs 10:13
32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. Righteousness: Proverbs 15:28. Evil: Proverbs 2:12, 11:11, 12:6. Parallel theme: Proverbs 12:18