Proverbs 10:1

ASV: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; But a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

DARBY: The Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father; but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.

DRA: A wise son maketh the father glad: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.

KJV: The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.

Proverbs 10:2

ASV: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; But righteousness delivereth from death.

DARBY: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing; but righteousness delivereth from death.

DRA: Treasures of wickedness shall profit nothing: but justice shall deliver from death.

KJV: Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.

Proverbs 10:3

ASV: Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

DARBY: Jehovah suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.

DRA: The Lord will not afflict the soul of the just with famine, and he will disappoint the deceitful practices of the wicked.

KJV: The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:4

ASV: He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

DARBY: He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

DRA: The slothful hand hath wrought poverty: but the hand of the industrious getteth riches. He that trusteth to lies feedeth the winds: and the same runneth after birds that fly away.

KJV: He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

Proverbs 10:5

ASV: He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; [But] he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

DARBY: He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

DRA: He that gathered in the harvest is a wise son: but he that snorteth in the summer, is the son of confusion.

KJV: He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

Proverbs 10:6

ASV: Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

DARBY: Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

DRA: The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.

KJV: Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:7

ASV: The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

DARBY: The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

DRA: The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot.

KJV: The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Proverbs 10:8

ASV: The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

DARBY: The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

DRA: The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips.

KJV: The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

Proverbs 10:9

ASV: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

DARBY: He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

DRA: He that walketh sincerely, walketh confidently: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be manifest.

KJV: He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Proverbs 10:10

ASV: He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow; But a prating fool shall fall.

DARBY: He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

DRA: He that winketh with the eye shall cause sorrow: and the foolish in lips shall be beaten.

KJV: He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

Proverbs 10:11

ASV: The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

DARBY: The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

DRA: The mouth of the just is a vein of life: and the mouth of the wicked covereth iniquity.

KJV: The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 10:12

ASV: Hatred stirreth up strifes; But love covereth all transgressions.

DARBY: Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all transgressions.

DRA: Hatred stirreth up strifes: and charity covereth all sins.

KJV: Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.

Proverbs 10:13

ASV: 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.

DARBY: In the lips of an intelligent [man] wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

DRA: In the lips of the wise is wisdom found: and a rod on the back of him that wanteth sense.

KJV: 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.

Proverbs 10:14

ASV: Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

DARBY: The wise lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the fool is near destruction.

DRA: Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the fool is next to confusion.

KJV: Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

Proverbs 10:15

ASV: The rich man`s wealth is his strong city: The destruction of the poor is their poverty.

DARBY: The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

DRA: The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.

KJV: The rich man’s wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

Proverbs 10:16

ASV: The labor of the righteous [tendeth] to life; The increase of the wicked, to sin.

DARBY: The labour of a righteous [man] [tendeth] to life; the revenue of a wicked [man], to sin.

DRA: The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked, unto sin.

KJV: The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.

Proverbs 10:17

ASV: He is in the way of life that heedeth correction; But he that forsaketh reproof erreth.

DARBY: Keeping instruction is the path to life; but he that forsaketh reproof goeth astray.

DRA: The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

KJV: He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

Proverbs 10:18

ASV: He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.

DARBY: He that covereth hatred hath lying lips, and he that sendeth forth a slander is a fool.

DRA: Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

KJV: He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.

Proverbs 10:19

ASV: In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

DARBY: In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; but he that restraineth his lips doeth wisely.

DRA: In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

KJV: In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

Proverbs 10:20

ASV: The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

DARBY: The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

DRA: The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

KJV: The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

Proverbs 10:21

ASV: The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

DARBY: The lips of a righteous [man] feed many; but fools die for want of understanding.

DRA: The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

KJV: The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

Proverbs 10:22

ASV: The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.

DARBY: The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow to it.

DRA: The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.

KJV: The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

Proverbs 10:23

ASV: It is as sport to a fool to do wickedness; And [so is] wisdom to a man of understanding.

DARBY: It is as sport to a foolish [man] to do wickedness; but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

DRA: A fool worketh mischief as it were for sport: but wisdom is prudence to a man.

KJV: It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.

Proverbs 10:24

ASV: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him; And the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

DARBY: The fear of a wicked [man], it shall come upon him; but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

DRA: That which the wicked feareth, shall come upon him: to the just their desire shall be given.

KJV: The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted.

Proverbs 10:25

ASV: When the whirlwind passeth, the wicked is no more; But the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

DARBY: As a whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no [more]; but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

DRA: As a tempest that passeth, so the wicked shall be no more: but the just is as an everlasting foundation.

KJV: As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation.

Proverbs 10:26

ASV: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, So is the sluggard to them that send him.

DARBY: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

DRA: As vinegar to the teeth, and smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that sent him.

KJV: As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so is the sluggard to them that send him.

Proverbs 10:27

ASV: The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; But the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

DARBY: The fear of Jehovah prolongeth days; but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

DRA: The fear of the Lord shall prolong days: and the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

KJV: The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened.

Proverbs 10:28

ASV: The hope of the righteous [shall be] gladness; But the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

DARBY: The hope of the righteous is joy; but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

DRA: The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

KJV: The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.

Proverbs 10:29

ASV: The way of Jehovah is a stronghold to the upright; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

DARBY: The way of Jehovah is strength to the perfect [man], but destruction to the workers of iniquity.

DRA: The strength of the upright is the way of the Lord: and fear to them that work evil.

KJV: The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Proverbs 10:30

ASV: The righteous shall never be removed; But the wicked shall not dwell in the land.

DARBY: The righteous [man] shall never be moved; but the wicked shall not inhabit the land.

DRA: The just shall never be moved: but the wicked shall not dwell on the earth.

KJV: The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth.

Proverbs 10:31

ASV: The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

DARBY: The mouth of a righteous [man] putteth forth wisdom; but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

DRA: The mouth of the just shall bring forth wisdom: the tongue of the perverse shall perish.

KJV: The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

Proverbs 10:32

ASV: The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable; But the mouth of the wicked [speaketh] perverseness.

DARBY: The lips of a righteous [man] know what is acceptable; but the mouth of the wicked is frowardness.

DRA: The lips of the just consider what is acceptable: and the mouth of the wicked uttereth perverse things.

KJV: The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.

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