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Proverbs 10
Proverbs 10
1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
1The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
2Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Commentary · verses 1-2
Doctrines on this passage
3Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
3The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
Commentary · verse 3
God would not allow the soul of the righteous to famish. This did not mean the righteous would not be physically famished.
4He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; But he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Commentary · verses 4-5
The word "slack" in verse 4 literally meant "deceit." These verses spoke of two men who worked. One worked deceitfully, the other diligently. The difference between these two men was HOW and WHY they were working.
6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Commentary · verses 6-7
Even the names of the righteous last in the long term.
8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Commentary · verses 8-9
The reason those who walked uprightly "walk surely" was because those who walked uprightly were intentionally walking that way for the right reason (WHY) and the right way (HOW).
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
10He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Commentary · verses 10-11
The righteous spoke life: the ability to repair.
12Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
12Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Commentary · verse 12
Love covered all sins between people: 1 Peter 4:8. Notice how the rest of Proverbs 10-12 focused on the interaction between people.
13In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
13In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
15The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
Commentary · verses 14-16
The works of the righteous led to life (the ability to repair). This was because the works of the righteous were wisdom: profitable decisions.
17He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
Commentary · verse 17
More proof that we ought to take heed to correction. We ought to consider we are wrong.
18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
23It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And so is wisdom to a man of understanding.
18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Commentary · verses 18-23
Those who were fools wanted to do wickedness. Those who had understanding wanted to be wise.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
24The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
25As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Commentary · verses 24-25
Again, Righteousness was the measure for eternal life.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
26As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
27The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
28The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
29The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Commentary · verses 26-29
God's way was as a fortress to those who walked uprightly.
30The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked speaketh perverseness.
30The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
32The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
Commentary · verses 30-32
More examples of how the righteous' words brought wisdom and understanding and the wicked's words brought destruction and death.
Righteousness brought profitability in the long term. Righteousness was the measure for eternal life and therefore, delivered from death.