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# Proverbs 10
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> [[#📜 Scripture Text (NET)]]
[[#📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
[[#🧠 Chapter Summary]]
[[#🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application]]
[[#✍️ Key Verses to Remember]]
[[#🔗 Related Passages]]
[[#🙏 Devotional Reflection]]
> [[Proverbs Overview]]
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## 📜 Scripture Text (NET)
### The Proverbs of Solomon
10 The proverbs of Solomon:
A wise child brings joy to a father;
a foolish child brings grief to a mother.
2 Tainted wealth has no lasting value,
but right living can save your life.
3 The Lord will not let the godly go hungry,
but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.
4 Lazy people are soon poor;
hard workers get rich.
5 A wise youth harvests in the summer,
but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.
6 The godly are showered with blessings;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
7 We have happy memories of the godly,
but the name of a wicked person rots away.
8 The wise are glad to be instructed,
but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.
9 People with integrity walk safely,
but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.
10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,
but a bold reproof promotes peace.
11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;
the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.
12 Hatred stirs up quarrels,
but love makes up for all offenses.
13 Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,
but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod.
14 Wise people treasure knowledge,
but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.
15 The wealth of the rich is their fortress;
the poverty of the poor is their destruction.
16 The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,
but evil people squander their money on sin.
17 People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,
but those who ignore correction will go astray.
18 Hiding hatred makes you a liar;
slandering others makes you a fool.
19 Too much talk leads to sin.
Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver;
the heart of a fool is worthless.
21 The words of the godly encourage many,
but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.
22 The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich,
and he adds no sorrow with it.
23 Doing wrong is fun for a fool,
but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.
24 The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;
the hopes of the godly will be granted.
25 When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,
but the godly have a lasting foundation.
26 Lazy people irritate their employers,
like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.
27 Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life,
but the years of the wicked are cut short.
28 The hopes of the godly result in happiness,
but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.
29 The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity,
but it destroys the wicked.
30 The godly will never be disturbed,
but the wicked will be removed from the land.
31 The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,
but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.
32 The lips of the godly speak helpful words,
but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.
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## 📖 Verse-by-Verse Commentary
Each verse is important.
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## 🤔 Interesting Facts
- Proverbs 10 begins the “Proverbs of Solomon” section, characterized by short, stand-alone sayings.
- The chapter features many parallelisms—contrasting the righteous and the wicked in areas like speech, work, and outcomes.
- This is one of the most densely packed chapters in terms of practical wisdom per verse.
- The repetition of themes (e.g., speech, diligence, integrity) indicates what Solomon considered vital for wise living.
- It introduces the idea that wise words are a “fountain of life,” a metaphor that Jesus later echoes in John 4 and 7.
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## 🧠 Chapter Summary
**Main Teaching**: Proverbs 10 begins the second section of the book, shifting to short, contrasting sayings about the righteous and the wicked. It highlights how wisdom affects speech, work ethic, wealth, and relationships.
**How It Fits in Proverbs**: This chapter marks the beginning of Solomon’s proverbs proper, offering practical wisdom in bite-sized form. It repeatedly contrasts wise versus foolish living to reinforce the blessings of righteousness.
**Apologetic Insight**: Proverbs 10 supports a worldview rooted in divine justice—that choices have real, moral consequences. It challenges the belief that outcomes in life are random or disconnected from one’s values and behavior.
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## 🔎 Key Observations / 🛟 Life Application
- 📌 The righteous and the wicked are consistently contrasted in outcome and behavior.
- 📌 Wise speech is valuable and life-giving, while foolish talk causes harm.
- 📌 Diligence brings reward; laziness leads to poverty.
#### Today, I can apply this chapter by:
- ✅ Speak words that build others up instead of tearing them down.
- ✅ Be diligent in your work today—don’t waste time or cut corners.
- ✅ Practice honesty in every conversation and transaction.
- ✅ Choose righteousness even when no one is watching.
- ✅ Observe how your words affect others and adjust your speech to reflect godly wisdom.
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## ✍️ Key Verses to Remember
**📖 Proverbs 10:9**
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.”
- **Why it matters**: Living with integrity brings confidence and peace, while deceit leads to exposure and instability.
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## 🔗 Related Passages
- 🔗 Matthew 7:17–20 – “Every good tree bears good fruit… by their fruit you will recognize them.”
- 🔗 Galatians 5:22–23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace…”
- 🔗 Romans 12:9 – “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.”
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## 🙏 Devotional Reflection
Write 3–6 sentences reflecting on:
- How this chapter encourages your faith,
- Convicts your heart,
- Reveals God's character.
Optional format: "In light of this chapter, I am challenged to..." or "I am comforted by..."
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