Proverbs 10:1-32 NIrV

[1] These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes his father glad. But a foolish son brings sorrow to his mother. [2] Riches that are gained by sinning aren’t worth anything. But doing what is right saves you from death. [3] The LORD gives those who do right the food they need. But he lets those who do wrong go hungry. [4] Hands that don’t want to work make you poor. But hands that work hard bring wealth to you. [5] A child who gathers crops in summer is wise. But a child who sleeps at harvest time brings shame. [6] Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right. But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them. [7] The names of those who do right are used in blessings. But the names of those who do wrong will rot. [8] A wise heart accepts commands. But foolish chattering destroys you. [9] Anyone who lives without blame walks safely. But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught. [10] An evil wink gets you into trouble. And foolish chattering destroys you. [11] The mouths of those who do right pour out life like a fountain. But the mouths of sinners hide their evil plans. [12] Hate stirs up fights. But love erases all sins by forgiving them. [13] Wisdom is found on the lips of those who understand what is right. But those who have no sense are punished. [14] Wise people store up knowledge. But the mouths of foolish people destroy them. [15] The wealth of rich people is like a city that makes them feel safe. But having nothing destroys those who are poor. [16] People who do what is right earn life. But sinners earn sin and death. [17] Anyone who pays attention to correction shows the path to life. But anyone who refuses to be corrected leads others down the wrong path. [18] Anyone who hides hatred with lying lips and spreads lies is foolish. [19] Sin is not ended by using many words. But those who are wise control their tongues. [20] The tongues of those who do right are like fine silver. But the hearts of those who do wrong aren’t worth very much. [21] The words of those who do right benefit many people. But those who are foolish die because they have no sense. [22] The blessing of the LORD brings wealth. And it comes without painful work. [23] A foolish person finds pleasure in evil plans. But a person who has understanding takes delight in wisdom. [24] What sinners are afraid of will catch up with them. But those who do right will get what they want. [25] When the storm is over, sinners are gone. But those who do right stand firm forever. [26] Those who don’t want to work hurt those who send them. They are like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes. [27] Having respect for the LORD leads to a longer life. But the years of evil people are cut short. [28] Those who do right can expect joy. But the hopes of sinners are bound to fail. [29] The way of the LORD is a safe place for those without blame. But that way destroys those who do evil. [30] Those who do right will never be removed from the land. But those who do wrong will not remain in it. [31] The mouths of those who do right produce wisdom. But tongues that speak twisted words will be made silent. [32] Those who do right know the proper thing to say. But those who do wrong speak only twisted words.