Proverbs 10:1-22

11These are the proverbs of Solomon. A wise child makes his father happy. But a foolish child causes his mother to be sad.

2If you are not honest, your money will not help you. But if you are righteous, it will save you from death.

3The Lord will not let righteous people be hungry. But he will not let bad people get what they want.

4If a man is lazy, he will soon be poor. But if he works hard, he will become rich.

5A wise man cuts his crops at harvest time and he stores them. But anyone who does no work at harvest time brings shame.

6God blesses righteous people. But the words of wicked people hide their anger.

7It is a pleasure to remember righteous people. But when wicked people die, people soon forget their name.

8Wise people accept good teaching. But people who talk in a foolish way destroy themselves.

9If people are honest, their lives are safe. But those who are not honest will receive punishment.

10Someone who deceives his friends causes trouble. And someone who speaks in foolish ways will destroy himself.

11The teaching of righteous people gives life, like a spring of water. But the words of wicked people hide their anger.

12When people hate others, it causes arguments. But love covers over all sins.

13People who understand what is right speak wise words. But silly people receive the punishment that they deserve.

14Wise people store knowledge in their minds. But when foolish people speak, trouble is near.

15Money keeps rich people safe, like a strong city. But poor people die because they have no one to help them.

16Righteous people receive life as their wages. Wicked people receive only punishment.

17People who listen when people warn them are on the road to life. But those who refuse to listen are on a different road.

18If you hate somebody but you try to hide it, you are telling lies. And if you say false things about other people, you are a fool.

19If you talk too much, you will soon do something wrong. But if you are wise, you will stop talking.

20The words of righteous people are as valuable as the best silver. But the thoughts of wicked people are useless.

21The teaching of righteous people will help many people. But foolish people die because they are so stupid.

22If the Lord blesses you, you are really rich. Hard work will not make you any richer.