Proverbs 10 - NKJV & NLT

A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is… Proverbs 10:1

A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of his mother. Proverbs 10:1	A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. joy family wisdom
Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 10:2	Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. honesty money righteousness

Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6	The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. righteousness speaking blessing
The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7	We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. sin righteousness blessing
The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall. Proverbs 10:8	The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. law wisdom heart
He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known. Proverbs 10:9	People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. sin safety life
Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins. Proverbs 10:12	Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. love anger evil
He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray. Proverbs 10:17	People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. obedience life listening
Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool. Proverbs 10:18	Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. speaking gossip lying
In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise. Proverbs 10:19	Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. sin speaking
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little. Proverbs 10:20	The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. valuable righteousness speaking
The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22	The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. money blessing dependence
The hope of the righteous will be gladness, But the expectation of the wicked will perish. Proverbs 10:28	The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. righteousness hope patience
The way of the Lord is strength for the upright, But destruction will come to the workers of iniquity. Proverbs 10:29	The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. sin reliability law
The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, But the mouth of the wicked what is perverse. Proverbs 10:32	The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. truth righteousness speaking