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10:1  These are the wise words of Solomon: Wise children make their father happy, but foolish children make their mother sad.
10:2  Riches gotten by doing wrong have no value, but right living will save you from death.
10:3  The Lord does not let good people go hungry, but he keeps evil people from getting what they want.
10:4  A lazy person will end up poor, but a hard worker will become rich.
10:5  Those who gather crops on time are wise, but those who sleep through the harvest are a disgrace.
10:6  Good people will have rich blessings, but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
10:7  Good people will be remembered as a blessing, but evil people will soon be forgotten.
10:8  The wise do what they are told, but a talkative fool will be ruined.
10:9  The honest person will live in safety, but the dishonest will be caught.
10:10  A wink may get you into trouble, and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.
10:11  The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water, but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
10:12  Hatred stirs up trouble, but love forgives all wrongs.
10:13  Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished.
10:14  The wise don’t tell everything they know, but the foolish talk too much and are ruined.
10:15  Having lots of money protects the rich, but having no money destroys the poor.
10:16  Good people are rewarded with life, but evil people are paid with punishment.
10:17  Whoever accepts correction is on the way to life, but whoever ignores correction will lead others away from life.
10:18  Whoever hides hate is a liar. Whoever tells lies is a fool.
10:19  If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.
10:20  The words of a good person are like pure silver, but an evil person’s thoughts are worth very little.
10:21  Good people’s words will help many others, but fools will die because they don’t have wisdom.
10:22  The Lord’s blessing brings wealth, and no sorrow comes with it.
10:23  A foolish person enjoys doing wrong, but a person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise.
10:24  Evil people will get what they fear most, but good people will get what they want most.
10:25  A storm will blow the evil person away, but a good person will always be safe.
10:26  A lazy person affects the one he works for like vinegar on the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
10:27  Whoever respects the Lord will have a long life, but the life of an evil person will be cut short.
10:28  A good person can look forward to happiness, but an evil person can expect nothing.
10:29  The Lord will protect good people but will ruin those who do evil.
10:30  Good people will always be safe, but evil people will not remain in the land.
10:31  A good person says wise things, but a liar’s tongue will be stopped.
10:32  Good people know the right thing to say, but evil people only tell lies.