Proverbs 10 - NLT

A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings… Proverbs 10:1

A wise child brings joy to a father;
a foolish child brings grief to a mother.
Proverbs 10:1 joy family wisdom
Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
Proverbs 10:2 honesty money righteousness
The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
Proverbs 10:6 righteousness speaking blessing
We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
Proverbs 10:7 sin righteousness blessing
The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
Proverbs 10:8 law wisdom heart
People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
Proverbs 10:9 sin safety life
Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
Proverbs 10:12 love anger evil
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
Proverbs 10:17 obedience life listening
Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
Proverbs 10:18 speaking gossip lying
Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
Proverbs 10:19 sin speaking
The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
Proverbs 10:20 valuable righteousness speaking
The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:22 money blessing dependence
The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
Proverbs 10:28 righteousness hope patience
The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
Proverbs 10:29 sin reliability law
The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
Proverbs 10:32 truth righteousness speaking