Proverbs Chapter 10

The path of righteous


10:1 The proverbs of Solomonשְׁלֹמֹה
His two names mean “peaceful” and “friend of God”, both considered “predictive of the character of his reign Reign 970–931 BCE (hypothesized) For more info click here
. A wise son makes a glad father: but a foolish son is the sorrow of his mother.
10:2 Treasures of wickednessרֶשַׁע
Transliteration: rešaʿ – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong – For more info click here
never profit: but righteousnessוּצְדָקָה
Transliteration: ûṣḏāqâ – To do what is right – the fulfillment of all legal and moral obligations. Righteousness is not an abstract notion but rather consists in doing what is just and right in all relationships rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity):—justice, moderately, right(-eous) (act, -ly, -ness) – For more info click here
rescuesנָצַל
Transliteration: nāṣal – to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder – For more info click here
from death.
10:3 YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
won’t bring hunger on the soulנֶפֶשׁ
Transliteration: nep̄eš Pronunciation:neh’-fesh feminine noun Meaning: soul, self, life, creature, person, appetite, mind, living being, desire, emotion, passion For more info click here
of the righteousצַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
: but he hinders the destructiveness of the wicked.
10:4 He that deals deceitfully becomes poor: but the hand of the diligent brings abundance.
10:5 A wise son harvests in summer: but the shameful son sleeps at harvest time.
10:6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous (man)צַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
*As the righteous person always blesses others, God will bless them in return (Vilna Gaon) and they will be blessed by those who know him (Malbim). – From the Artscroll English Tanach: but [their] violence will conceal the word of the wickedרְשָׁעִים
Transliteration: rᵊšāʿîm – Hebrew Adjective: Adjective Masculine Plural Absolute – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad people:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (men), that did wrong – For more info click here
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10:7 Remembrance of a righteous (one)צַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
brings blessing: but the name of the wickedרְשָׁעִים
Transliteration: rᵊšāʿîm – Hebrew Adjective: Adjective Masculine Plural Absolute – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad people:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (men), that did wrong – For more info click here
will rot.
10:8 The wise in heart will seize commandmentsוּמִצְוֺת
Transliteration: ûmiṣôṯ – commands, whether human or divine (collectively, the Law):—(which was) commanded(-ment), laws, ordinances, precepts – For more info click here
: but the lips of a fool will come to ruin.
10:9 He that walks uprightly walks securely: but he who perverts his waysדְּרָכָיו
Hebrew Noun: Common Both Plural Construct – his ways, his roads, his distances, his journeys, his manners, his paths, his directions – For more info  click here
will be found out.
10:10 He that winks his eye causes sorrow*A powerful man can frighten others with a threatening flicker of an eyelid. – From the Artscroll English Tanach: and the foolish (man’s) lips will come to ruin.
10:11 The mouth of a righteous [man is]צַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
  a fountain of life: but the mouth of the wicked conceals their violence.
10:12 Hatred wakes up strife: but love covers all offenses.
10:13 On the lips of him that has understanding wisdom will be found: but a rod is for the back of him that lacks [an understanding] heart.
10:14 The wise conceal knowledge: but the mouth of the fool brings ruin near*Fools have no discretion; they reveal potentially harmful information. – From the Artscroll English Tanach.
10:15 The rich man’s wealth is the strength of his city: but poverty of the poor is their ruin.
10:16 The works of the righteousצַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
brings life: but the produce of the wicked to sinחַטָּאָת
Transliteration: ḥaṭṭā’āṯ – an offense (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender:—punishment (of sin), purifying(-fication for sin), sin(-ner, offering) – For more info click here
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10:17 He that heeds instruction is on the path to life : but he that abandons correction goes astray.
10:18 He that hides hatred [has] lying lips, and one that utters a slander, [is] a fool.
10:19 In an abundance of words transgression won’t be lacking: but he that restrains his lips is wise.
10:20 The tongue of a righteous [person] צַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
is like choice silver: the heart of the wicked is worth little.
10:21 The lips of the righteousצַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
feed many: but the foolish will die though lack of  [an understanding] heart.
10:22 It is the blessing of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
, that enriches, and he adds no toil with it.
10:23 It’s like sport to a fool to do wickedness: wisdom [is like sport] to a man of understanding.
10:24 What a wicked oneרָשָׁע
Transliteration: rāšāʿ – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong – For more info click here
  fears will come on him: and the desire of the righteousצַדִּיקִים
Transliteration ṣadîqîm – Hebrew Adjective: Adjective Masculine Plural Absolute – To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
will be given.
10:25 Like the whirlwind passes, so is the wickedרָשָׁע
Transliteration: rāšāʿ – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong – For more info click here
[is] no [more]: but the righteousוְצַדִּיק
Transliteration: vᵊṣadîq – To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
[is] an everlasting foundation.
10:26 Like vinegar to the teeth, and like smoke to the eyes, so is the lazy to them who send him.
10:27 The fear of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
prolongs days: but the years of the wicked are cut short.
10:28 The hope of the righteousצַדִּיקִים
Transliteration ṣadîqîm – Hebrew Adjective: Adjective Masculine Plural Absolute – To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
is gladness: but the expectation of the wicked will perish.
10:29 The wayדֶּרֶךְ
Transliteration: dereḵ – way,road, distance,journey, manner, path, direction, toward – For more info click here
of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
is strength to the upright: but ruin to the workers of wickedness.
10:30 The righteousצַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
won’t ever be removed: but the wickedוּרְשָׁעִים
Transliteration: ûršāʿîm – morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person:— condemned, guilty, ungodly, wicked (man), that did wrong – For more info click here
won’t live in the land.
10:31 The mouth of the righteous [one]צַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
speaks wisdom: but the rebellious tongue will be cut out.
10:32 The lips of the righteousצַדִּיק
Transliteration ṣadîq Pronunciation tsad-deek’ To do what is right Tzadik is also the root of the word tzedakah (‘charity’, literally ‘righteousness’). Just, justice, rightness just:—just, lawful, righteous (man), righteousness – For more info click here
know how to appease [God]: but the mouth of the wicked [speaks] rebellion.

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