The Upright and the Wicked Contrasted

101 The proverbs of Solomon.

A wise son makes a glad father;
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivers from death. 3 Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,
but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

4 He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son,
but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:1-5

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.