📖 Proverbs — Chapter 10 (KJV)
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Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.
Proverbs 10:1 The Rproverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Proverbs 10:2 RTreasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 10:3 The LORD Rwill not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away Tthe substance of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:4 He Rbecometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 10:5 He that Rgathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Proverbs 10:6 RBlessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:7 The Rmemory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Proverbs 10:8 The Rwise in heart will receive commandments: but Ta prating fool shall Tfall.
Proverbs 10:9 He Rthat walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
Proverbs 10:10 He Rthat winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall Tfall.
Proverbs 10:11 The Rmouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:12 RHatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Proverbs 10:13 In Rthe lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void Tof understanding.
Proverbs 10:14 Wise men Rlay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
Proverbs 10:15 The Rrich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:16 The Rlabour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
Proverbs 10:17 He is in Rthe way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof Terreth.
Proverbs 10:18 He Rthat hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
Proverbs 10:19 In Rthe multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:20 The Rtongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 10:21 The lips of the righteous Rfeed many: but fools die for want Tof wisdom.
Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
Proverbs 10:24 The Rfear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
Proverbs 10:25 As Rthe whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
Proverbs 10:26 As Rvinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
Proverbs 10:27 The Rfear of the LORD Tprolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10:28 The Rhope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
Proverbs 10:29 The Rway of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:30 The righteous shall Rnever be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
Proverbs 10:31 The Rmouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
Proverbs 10:32 The lips of the righteous Rknow what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh Tfrowardness.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 10:1–11 — Diligence and life-giving speech
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Contrasting sayings connect wise family conduct, honest work, and righteous speech. A righteous mouth is pictured as a well of life.
Key Truth: Let work and words sustain life.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “He that gathereth in summer is a wise ____ : but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son …” (Proverbs 10:5)
Find it in Proverbs 10:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the ____ of the wicked.” (Proverbs 10:6)
Find it in Proverbs 10:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The mouth of a ____ man is a well of life: but violence covereth the …” (Proverbs 10:11)
Find it in Proverbs 10:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 10:12–22 — Love, instruction, and blessing
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Love contrasts with strife, and accepting correction is called the way of life. God’s blessing is distinguished from destructive gain and anxious sorrow.
Key Truth: Receive correction and practice love.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Hatred stirreth up strifes: but ____ covereth all sins.” (Proverbs 10:12)
Find it in Proverbs 10:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The labour of the righteous tendeth to ____ : the fruit of the wicked to sin.” (Proverbs 10:16)
Find it in Proverbs 10:16 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The blessing of the LORD, it maketh ____ , and he addeth no sorrow with it.” (Proverbs 10:22)
Find it in Proverbs 10:22 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Proverbs 10:23–32 — Wise lips and lasting hope
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Mischief, wicked fear, and corrupt speech are contrasted with understanding, reverence, and acceptable words. Wisdom changes everyday attitudes and expression.
Key Truth: Speak from reverent understanding.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “It is as sport to a ____ to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.” (Proverbs 10:23)
Find it in Proverbs 10:23 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit …” (Proverbs 10:30)
Find it in Proverbs 10:30 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue …” (Proverbs 10:31)
Find it in Proverbs 10:31 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Ephesians 4:29 — Speech should build up its hearers.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What words can you offer that give life?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. How do harvest and sleep distinguish wise household conduct?
2. How does the mouth image separate life from concealed harm?
3. How do hatred and love affect offences differently?
4. Why does restrained speech connect with prudence?
5. How does acceptable speech differ from perversity?
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