The Upright and the Wicked Contrasted

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.

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.