Proverbs 10 - Compare Translations
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Proverbs 10:1
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.
YLTProverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son [is] an affliction to his mother.
Proverbs 10:2
KJVTreasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
WEBTreasures of wickedness profit nothing,
YLTTreasures of wickedness profit not, And righteousness delivereth from death.
Proverbs 10:3
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,
YLTJehovah causeth not the soul of the righteous to hunger, And the desire of the wicked He thrusteth away.
Proverbs 10:4
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,
YLTPoor [is] he who is working -- a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 10:5
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,
YLTWhoso is gathering in summer [is] a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest [is] a son causing shame.
Proverbs 10:6
KJVBlessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
WEBBlessings are on the head of the righteous,
YLTBlessings [are] for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
Proverbs 10:7
KJVThe memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
WEBThe memory of the righteous is blessed,
YLTThe remembrance of the righteous [is] for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.
Proverbs 10:8
KJVThe wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
WEBThe wise in heart accept commandments,
YLTThe wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
Proverbs 10:9
KJVHe that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
WEBHe who walks blamelessly walks surely,
YLTWhoso is walking in integrity walketh confidently, And whoso is perverting his ways is known.
Proverbs 10:10
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Proverbs 10:11
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,
YLTA fountain of life [is] the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
Proverbs 10:12
KJVHatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
WEBHatred stirs up strife,
YLTHatred awaketh contentions, And over all transgressions love covereth.
Proverbs 10:13
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,
YLTIn the lips of the intelligent is wisdom found, And a rod [is] for the back of him who is lacking understanding.
Proverbs 10:14
KJVWise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
WEBWise men lay up knowledge,
YLTThe wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool [is] near ruin.
Proverbs 10:15
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.
YLTThe wealth of the rich [is] his strong city, The ruin of the poor [is] their poverty.
Proverbs 10:16
KJVThe labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
WEBThe labor of the righteous leads to life.
YLTThe wage of the righteous [is] for life, The increase of the wicked for sin.
Proverbs 10:17
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,
YLTA traveller to life [is] he who is keeping instruction, And whoso is forsaking rebuke is erring.
Proverbs 10:18
KJVHe that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
WEBHe who hides hatred has lying lips.
YLTWhoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.
Proverbs 10:19
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,
YLTIn the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips [is] wise.
Proverbs 10:20
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Proverbs 10:21
KJVThe lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
WEBThe lips of the righteous feed many,
YLTThe lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.
Proverbs 10:22
KJVThe blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
WEBYahweh’s blessing brings wealth,
YLTThe blessing of Jehovah -- it maketh rich, And He addeth no grief with it.
Proverbs 10:23
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,
YLTTo execute inventions [is] as play to a fool, And wisdom to a man of understanding.
Proverbs 10:24
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,
YLTThe feared thing of the wicked it meeteth him, And the desire of the righteous is given.
Proverbs 10:25
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;
YLTAs the passing by of a hurricane, So the wicked is not, And the righteous is a foundation age-during.
Proverbs 10:26
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,
YLTAs vinegar to the teeth, And as smoke to the eyes, So [is] the slothful to those sending him.
Proverbs 10:27
KJVThe fear of the Lord prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.
WEBThe fear of Yahweh prolongs days,
YLTThe fear of Jehovah addeth days, And the years of the wicked are shortened.
Proverbs 10:28
KJVThe hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.
WEBThe prospect of the righteous is joy,
YLTThe hope of the righteous [is] joyful, And the expectation of the wicked perisheth.
Proverbs 10:29
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,
YLTThe way of Jehovah [is] strength to the perfect, And ruin to workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 10:30
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Proverbs 10:31
KJVThe mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.
WEBThe mouth of the righteous produces wisdom,
YLTThe mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.
Proverbs 10:32
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,
YLTThe lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!
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