Proverbs 10 - NLT & NKJV

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

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