Proverbs 10–15: The Proverbs of Solomon, First Collection
Scripture: Berean Standard Bible
The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish son grief to his mother.
Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing,but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry,but he denies the craving of the wicked.
Idle hands make one poor,but diligent hands bring wealth.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son,but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The memory of the righteous is a blessing,but the name of the wicked will rot.
A wise heart will receive commandments,but foolish lips will come to ruin.
He who walks in integrity walks securely,but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
He who winks the eye causes grief,and foolish lips will come to ruin.
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Hatred stirs up dissension,but love covers all transgressions.
Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,but a rod is for the back of him who lacks judgment.
The wise store up knowledge,but the mouth of the fool invites destruction.
The wealth of the rich man is his fortified city,but poverty is the ruin of the poor.
The labor of the righteous leads to life,but the gain of the wicked brings punishment.
Whoever heeds instruction is on the path to life,but he who ignores reproof goes astray.
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
When words are many, sin is unavoidable,but he who restrains his lips is wise.
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
The lips of the righteous feed many,but fools die for lack of judgment.
The blessing of the LORD enriches,and he adds no sorrow to it.
The fool delights in shameful conduct,but a man of understanding has wisdom.
What the wicked man dreads will overtake him,but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more,but the righteous are secure forever.
Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,so is the slacker to those who send him.
The fear of the LORD prolongs life,but the years of the wicked will be cut short.
The hope of the righteous is joy,but the expectations of the wicked will perish.
The way of the LORD is a refuge to the upright,but destruction awaits those who do evil.
The righteous will never be shaken,but the wicked will not inhabit the land.
The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom,but a perverse tongue will be cut out.
The lips of the righteous know what is fitting,but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,but an accurate weight is his delight.
When pride comes, disgrace follows,but with humility comes wisdom.
The integrity of the upright guides them,but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.
Riches are worthless in the day of wrath,but righteousness brings deliverance from death.
The righteousness of the blameless directs their path,but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.
The righteousness of the upright delivers them,but the faithless are trapped by their own desires.
When the wicked man dies, his hope perishes,and the hope of his strength vanishes.
The righteous man is delivered from trouble;in his place the wicked man goes in.
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor,but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices,and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
By the blessing of the upright a city is built up,but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment,but a man of understanding remains silent.
A gossip reveals a secret,but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
For lack of guidance, a nation falls,but with many counselors comes deliverance.
He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer,but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
A gracious woman attains honor,but ruthless men gain only wealth.
A kind man benefits himself,but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.
The wicked man earns an empty wage,but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
Genuine righteousness leads to life,but the pursuit of evil brings death.
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD,but the blameless in their walk are his delight.
Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished,but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Like a gold ring in a pig’s snoutis a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
The desire of the righteous leads only to good,but the hope of the wicked brings wrath.
One gives freely, yet gains even more;another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
A generous soul will prosper,and he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed.
The people will curse the hoarder of grain,but blessing will crown the one who sells it.
He who searches out good finds favor,but evil will come to him who seeks it.
He who trusts in his riches will fall,but the righteous will thrive like foliage.
He who brings trouble on his house will inherit the wind,and the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,and he who wins souls is wise.
If the righteous receive their due on earth,how much more the ungodly and the sinner!Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,but he who hates correction is stupid.
The good man obtains favor from the LORD,but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
A man cannot be established through wickedness,but the righteous cannot be uprooted.
A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown,but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
The plans of the righteous are just,but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood,but the speech of the upright rescues them.
The wicked are overthrown and perish,but the house of the righteous will stand.
A man is praised according to his wisdom,but a twisted mind is despised.
Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant,than to be self-important but lack food.
A righteous man regards the life of his animal,but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
The one who works his land will have plenty of food,but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,but the root of the righteous flourishes.
An evil man is trapped by his rebellious speech,but a righteous man escapes from trouble.
By fruitful speech a man is filled with good things,and the work of his hands returns to him.
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,but a wise man listens to counsel.
A fool’s anger is known at once,but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
He who speaks the truth declares what is right,but a false witness speaks deceit.
Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword,but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Truthful lips endure forever,but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,but the counselors of peace have joy.
No harm befalls the righteous,but the wicked are filled with trouble.
Lying lips are detestable to the LORD,but those who deal faithfully are his delight.
A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself,but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
The hand of the diligent will rule,but laziness ends in forced labor.
Anxiety weighs down the heart of a man,but a good word cheers it up.
A righteous man is cautious in friendship,but the ways of the wicked lead them astray.
A lazy man does not roast his game,but a diligent man prizes his possession.
There is life in the path of righteousness,but another path leads to death.A wise son heeds his father’s discipline,but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
From the fruit of his lips a man enjoys good things,but the desire of the faithless is violence.
He who guards his mouth protects his life,but the one who opens his lips invites his own ruin.
The slacker craves yet has nothing,but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.
The righteous hate falsehood,but the wicked bring shame and disgrace.
Righteousness guards the man of integrity,but wickedness undermines the sinner.
One pretends to be rich, but has nothing;another pretends to be poor, yet has great wealth.
Riches may ransom a man’s life,but a poor man hears no threat.
The light of the righteous shines brightly,but the lamp of the wicked is extinguished.
Arrogance leads only to strife,but wisdom is with the well-advised.
Dishonest wealth will dwindle,but what is earned through hard work will be multiplied.
Hope deferred makes the heart sick,but desire fulfilled is a tree of life.
He who despises instruction will pay the penalty,but the one who respects a command will be rewarded.
The teaching of the wise is a fountain of life,turning one from the snares of death.
Good understanding wins favor,but the way of the faithless is difficult.
Every prudent man acts with knowledge,but a fool displays his folly.
A wicked messenger falls into trouble,but a faithful envoy brings healing.
Poverty and shame come to him who ignores discipline,but whoever heeds correction is honored.
Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul,but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
He who walks with the wise will become wise,but the companion of fools will be destroyed.
Disaster pursues sinners,but prosperity is the reward of the righteous.
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,but the sinner’s wealth is passed to the righteous.
Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor,but without justice it is swept away.
He who spares the rod hates his son,but he who loves him disciplines him diligently.
A righteous man eats to his heart’s content,but the stomach of the wicked is empty.Every wise woman builds her house,but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands.
He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD,but the one who is devious in his ways despises him.
The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back,but the lips of the wise protect them.
Where there are no oxen, the manger is empty,but an abundant harvest comes through the strength of the ox.
An honest witness does not deceive,but a dishonest witness pours forth lies.
A mocker seeks wisdom and finds none,but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
Stay away from a foolish man;you will gain no knowledge from his speech.
The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way,but the folly of fools deceives them.
Fools mock the making of amends,but goodwill is found among the upright.
The heart knows its own bitterness,and no stranger shares in its joy.
The house of the wicked will be destroyed,but the tent of the upright will flourish.
There is a way that seems right to a man,but its end is the way of death.
Even in laughter the heart may ache,and joy may end in sorrow.
The backslider in heart receives the fill of his own ways,but a good man is rewarded for his ways.
The simple man believes every word,but the prudent man watches his steps.
A wise man fears and turns from evil,but a fool is careless and reckless.
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,and a devious man is hated.
The simple inherit folly,but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
The evil bow before the good,and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
The poor man is hated even by his neighbor,but many are those who love the rich.
He who despises his neighbor sins,but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
Do not those who contrive evil go astray?But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
There is profit in all labor,but mere talk leads only to poverty.
The crown of the wise is their wealth,but the effort of fools is folly.
A truthful witness saves lives,but one who utters lies is deceitful.
He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence,and his children shall have a place of refuge.
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life,turning a man from the snares of death.
A large population is a king’s splendor,but a lack of subjects is a prince’s ruin.
A patient man has great understanding,but a quick-tempered man promotes folly.
A tranquil heart is life to the body,but envy rots the bones.
Whoever oppresses the poor taunts their Maker,but whoever is kind to the needy honors him.
The wicked man is thrown down by his own sin,but the righteous man has a refuge even in death.
Wisdom rests in the heart of the discerning;even among fools she is known.
Righteousness exalts a nation,but sin is a disgrace to any people.
A king delights in a wise servant,but his anger falls on the shameful.A gentle answer turns away wrath,but a harsh word stirs up anger.
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge,but the mouth of the fool spouts folly.
The eyes of the LORD are in every place,observing the evil and the good.
A soothing tongue is a tree of life,but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.
A fool rejects his father’s discipline,but whoever heeds correction is prudent.
The house of the righteous has great treasure,but the income of the wicked is trouble.
The lips of the wise spread knowledge,but not so the hearts of fools.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD,but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path;he who hates correction will die.
Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD—how much more the hearts of men!
A mocker does not love to be reproved,nor will he consult the wise.
A joyful heart makes a cheerful countenance,but sorrow of the heart crushes the spirit.
A discerning heart seeks knowledge,but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly.
All the days of the oppressed are bad,but a cheerful heart has a continual feast.
Better a little with the fear of the LORDthan great treasure with turmoil.
Better a dish of vegetables where there is lovethan a fattened ox with hatred.
A hot-tempered man stirs up strife,but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.
The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns,but the path of the upright is a highway.
A wise son brings joy to his father,but a foolish man despises his mother.
Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment,but a man of understanding walks a straight path.
Plans fail for lack of counsel,but with many advisers they succeed.
A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!
The path of life leads upward for the wise,that he may avoid going down to Sheol.
The LORD tears down the house of the proud,but he protects the boundaries of the widow.
The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked,but the words of the pure are pleasant to him.
He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household,but he who hates bribes will live.
The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer,but the mouth of the wicked blurts out evil.
The LORD is far from the wicked,but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
The light of the eyes cheers the heart,and good news nourishes the bones.
He who listens to life-giving reproofwill dwell among the wise.
He who ignores discipline despises himself,but whoever heeds correction gains understanding.
The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,and humility comes before honor.