Proverbs 10:1
American King James The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
American Standard Version The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
King James The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
World English Bible The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father; but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
Proverbs 10:2
American King James Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivers from death.
American Standard Version Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.
King James Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
World English Bible Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness delivers from death.
Proverbs 10:3
American King James The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casts away the substance of the wicked.
American Standard Version Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.
King James The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
World English Bible Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:4
American King James He becomes poor that deals with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
American Standard Version He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
King James He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
World English Bible He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
Proverbs 10:5
American King James He that gathers in summer is a wise son: but he that sleeps in harvest is a son that causes shame.
American Standard Version He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; `But' he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
King James He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
World English Bible He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
Proverbs 10:6
American King James Blessings are on the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
King James Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
World English Bible Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:7
American King James The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
American Standard Version The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
King James The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
World English Bible The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
Proverbs 10:8
American King James The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
American Standard Version The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.
King James The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
World English Bible The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:9
American King James He that walks uprightly walks surely: but he that perverts his ways shall be known.
American Standard Version He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
King James He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
World English Bible He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
Proverbs 10:10
American King James He that winks with the eye causes sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
American Standard Version He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.
King James He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
World English Bible One who winks with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
Proverbs 10:11
American King James The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
King James The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
World English Bible The mouth of the righteous is a spring of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:12
American King James Hatred stirs up strifes: but love covers all sins.
American Standard Version Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.
King James Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
World English Bible Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all wrongs.
Proverbs 10:13
American King James In the lips of him that has understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
American Standard Version In the lips of him that hath discernment wisdom is found; But a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
King James In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.
World English Bible Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Proverbs 10:14
American King James Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
American Standard Version Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.
King James Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
World English Bible Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
Proverbs 10:15
American King James The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
American Standard Version The rich man's wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
King James The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
World English Bible The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
Proverbs 10:16
American King James The labor of the righteous tends to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
American Standard Version The labor of the righteous `tendeth' to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.
King James The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
World English Bible The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
Proverbs 10:17
American King James He is in the way of life that keeps instruction: but he that refuses reproof errs.
American Standard Version He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.
King James He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
World English Bible He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
Proverbs 10:18
American King James He that hides hatred with lying lips, and he that utters a slander, is a fool.
American Standard Version He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
King James He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
World English Bible He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
Proverbs 10:19
American King James In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise.
American Standard Version In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
King James In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
World English Bible In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
Proverbs 10:20
American King James The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
American Standard Version The tongue of the righteous is `as' choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
King James The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
World English Bible The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Proverbs 10:21
American King James The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
American Standard Version The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
King James The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
World English Bible The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
Proverbs 10:22
American King James The blessing of the LORD, it makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.
American Standard Version The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.
King James The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
World English Bible Yahweh’s blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.
Proverbs 10:23
American King James It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding has wisdom.
American Standard Version It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And `so is' wisdom to a man of understanding.
King James It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
World English Bible It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
Proverbs 10:24
American King James The fear of the wicked, it shall come on him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
American Standard Version The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
King James The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.
World English Bible What the wicked fear will overtake them, but the desire of the righteous will be granted.
Proverbs 10:25
American King James As the whirlwind passes, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
American Standard Version When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
King James As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.
World English Bible When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more; but the righteous stand firm forever.
Proverbs 10:26
American King James As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
American Standard Version As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.
King James As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.
World English Bible As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to those who send him.
Proverbs 10:27
American King James The fear of the LORD prolongs days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
American Standard Version The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
King James The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
World English Bible The fear of Yahweh prolongs days, but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
Proverbs 10:28
American King James The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
American Standard Version The hope of the righteous `shall be' gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
King James The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
World English Bible The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hope of the wicked will perish.
Proverbs 10:29
American King James The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
American Standard Version The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
King James The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
World English Bible The way of Yahweh is a stronghold to the upright, but it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:30
American King James The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
American Standard Version The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.
King James The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.
World English Bible The righteous will never be removed, but the wicked will not dwell in the land.
Proverbs 10:31
American King James The mouth of the just brings forth wisdom: but the fraudulent tongue shall be cut out.
American Standard Version The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.
King James The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
World English Bible The mouth of the righteous produces wisdom, but the perverse tongue will be cut off.
Proverbs 10:32
American King James The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaks frowardness.
American Standard Version The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked `speaketh' perverseness.
King James The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.
World English Bible The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked is perverse.