Proverbs
10
Holman
Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
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Collection of Solomon’s Proverbs
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Solomon’s proverbs:
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wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son, heartache to his mother.
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Ill-gotten gains do not profit anyone, but righteousness rescues from death.
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The Lord will not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the wicked what
they crave.
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Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring riches.
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The son who gathers during summer is prudent; the son who sleeps during harvest
is disgraceful.
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Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals
violence.
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The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will
rot.
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A wise heart accepts commands, but foolish lips will be destroyed.
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The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever perverts his ways
will be found out.
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A sly wink of the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will be destroyed.
11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked
conceals violence.
12
Hatred stirs up conflicts, but love covers all offenses.
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Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning, but a rod is for the back of the
one who lacks sense.
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The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool hastens destruction.
15
A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city; the poverty of the poor is their
destruction.
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The labor of the righteous leads to life; the activity of the wicked leads to
sin.
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The one who follows instruction is on the path to life, but the one who rejects
correction goes astray.
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The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a
fool.
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When there are many words, sin is unavoidable, but the one who controls his
lips is wise.
20
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is of
little value.
21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of sense.
22
The Lord’s blessing enriches, and struggle adds nothing to it.
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As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool, so wisdom is for a man of
understanding.
24
What the wicked dreads will come to him, but what the righteous desire will be
given to them.
25
When the whirlwind passes, the wicked are no more, but the righteous are secure
forever.
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Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes, so the slacker is to the one
who sends him on an errand.
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The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28
The hope of the righteous is joy, but the expectation of the wicked comes to
nothing.
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The way of the Lord is a stronghold for the honorable, but destruction awaits
the malicious.
30
The righteous will never be shaken, but the wicked will not remain on the
earth.
31
The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut
out.
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The lips of the righteous know what is appropriate, but the mouth of the
wicked, only what is perverse.
Key: Bold - Verse of the Day
Reflection: Here we have a laundry list of acceptable and unacceptable behavior. How can we possibly keep all this in our head and try to constantly meditate on just the few things listed here in this Proverb, never mind the rest of the bible? We have One who dwells within us who convicts us of sin. It is He who guides us and instructs us. As He continually works in our life, it is our responsibility to live in the spirit and by the Spirit. The more we surrender to Christ, the more our lives begin to reflect His example of what a true submitted child of God is. As we walk in the spirit, those things that we're told is sinful, wicked, etc... will lose their power over us, causing our life to more closely mimic Jesus' example.
Discussion
Topic: Sometimes we can get overwhelmed trying memorize all the do's and don'ts of the bible. Why? Because in doing so, we're trying to grab control of our lives away from God and operate in our own understanding and with our own strength. The more control we give to God, the less we need to be concerned about doing the right thing, because the Holy Spirit will have greater influence in our life. If there is an area of your life that you have difficulty giving to the Lord, ask yourself why? Please share your thoughts on that particular issue you're having difficulty giving up control of.
Prayer: Father, it is through Your word that you reveal to us what is and is not acceptable in your sight. I pray that as I continue draw closer to You, my life will take on more of the qualities that Jesus exhibited so that I can become more and more like Him. Thank You for changing my life in ways that I cannot comprehend while I am still in the flesh. Reveal in me an area in my life that I have not submitted to you and help me to let go. May You be glorified forever and ever. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Acknowledgements:
Text - BibleGateway.com, Artwork - Wise Solomon
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