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Proverbs 10

Highlighted words differ from the KJV. Most differences are matters of wording, style or the age of the English, not of meaning; a few reflect different manuscripts.

  1. 1
    KJVThe proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
    WEBThe proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
  2. 2
    KJVTreasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
    WEBTreasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
  3. 3
    KJVThe LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
    WEBYahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
  4. 4
    KJVHe becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
    WEBHe becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
  5. 5
    KJVHe that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
    WEBHe who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
  6. 6
    KJVBlessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
    WEBBlessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
  7. 7
    KJVThe memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
    WEBThe memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
  8. 8
    KJVThe wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
    WEBThe wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
  9. 9
    KJVHe that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
    WEBHe who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
  10. 10
    KJVHe that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
    WEBOne who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
  11. 11
    KJVThe mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
    WEBThe mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
  12. 12
    KJVHatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
    WEBHatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
  13. 13
    KJVIn the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
    WEBWisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
  14. 14
    KJVWise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
    WEBWise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
  15. 15
    KJVThe rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
    WEBThe rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
  16. 16
    KJVThe labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
    WEBThe labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
  17. 17
    KJVHe is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
    WEBHe is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
  18. 18
    KJVHe that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
    WEBHe who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
  19. 19
    KJVIn the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
    WEBIn the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
  20. 20
    KJVThe tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
    WEBThe tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
  21. 21
    KJVThe lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
    WEBThe lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  22. 22
    KJVThe blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
    WEBYahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
  23. 23
    KJVIt is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
    WEBIt is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
  24. 24
    KJVThe fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
    WEBWhat the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
  25. 25
    KJVAs the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
    WEBWhen the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
  26. 26
    KJVAs vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
    WEBAs vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
  27. 27
    KJVThe fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
    WEBThe fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
  28. 28
    KJVThe hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
    WEBThe prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
  29. 29
    KJVThe way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
    WEBThe way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
  30. 30
    KJVThe righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
    WEBThe righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
  31. 31
    KJVThe mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
    WEBThe mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
  32. 32
    KJVThe lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
    WEBThe lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.
  • King James Version (1769 text), public domain outside the United Kingdom, where Crown letters patent apply.
  • World English Bible (WEB), public domain. “World English Bible” is a trademark of eBible.org.