Proverbs 10:1-5 Parallel Bible Translations

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1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grieves his mother. The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother. The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
2 Nothing good comes from ill-gotten wealth, but righteousness delivers from death. Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death. Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD won't cause the righteous to hunger, but he will reject what the wicked crave. The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked. The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy hands bring poverty, but hard-working hands lead to wealth. A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 Whoever harvests during summer acts wisely, but the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful. He who gathers in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame. He who gathers crops in summer is a prudent son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
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