The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a glad father;
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
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Proverbs 10:1 in context
Proverbs 10:1–4
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The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a glad father;
but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.
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Treasures of wickedness profit nothing,
but righteousness delivers from death.
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The LORD will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry,
but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.
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He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand,
but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
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