101 Proverbs of Solomon. A wise son causeth a father to rejoice, And a foolish son 'is' an affliction to his mother.
2 Treasures of wickedness profit not, And righteousness delivereth from death. 3 Jehovah causeth not the soul of the righteous to hunger, And the desire of the wicked He thrusteth away.
4 Poor 'is' he who is working—a slothful hand, And the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5 Whoso is gathering in summer 'is' a wise son, Whoso is sleeping in harvest 'is' a son causing shame.
6 Blessings 'are' for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
7 The remembrance of the righteous 'is' for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.
8 The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:1-8
Commentary on Proverbs 10:1
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The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both, motives to their duties.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:2-3
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Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:4
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Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:5
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Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:6
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Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men; real blessings.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:7
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Both the just and the wicked must die; but between their souls there is a vast difference.
Commentary on Proverbs 10:8
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The wise in heart puts his knowledge in practice.