Proverbs 10

June 27, 2011

Oh the contrasts. Here are a few.

Right living will save you from death,
     riches gotten by doing wrong have no value.
The LORD does not let good people go hungry,
     he keeps evil people from getting what they want.
Good people will have rich blessings,
     the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.
The honest person will live in safety,
     the dishonest will be caught.
The words of a good person give life,
     the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.
Love forgives all wrongs,
     hatred stirs up trouble.
Good people are rewarded with life,
     evil people will get what they fear most.
Whoever respects the LORD will have a long life,
     the life of an evil person will be cut short.
A good person can look forward to happiness,
   an evil person can expect nothing.
The LORD will protect good people,
   (He) will ruin those who do evil.
Good people will always be safe,
     evil people will not remain in the land.
A good person will be safe,
     a storm will blow the evil person away. 
A person with understanding enjoys doing what is wise,
     a foolish person enjoys doing wrong.
The LORD's blessings bring wealth and no sorrow comes with it.

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