Verse 15
Proverbs 10:15
New Living Translation
15
The wealth of the rich is their fortress;<br>the poverty of the poor is their destruction.<br>
Original Language Text
hebrew
ה֣וֹן עָ֭שִׁיר קִרְיַ֣ת עֻזּ֑/וֹ מְחִתַּ֖ת דַּלִּ֣ים רֵישָֽׁ/ם
English Translation
The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin.
AI translation from hebrew via gpt-4o-mini
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Chapter 10 Context
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The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father;<br>a foolish child brings grief to a m...
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Tainted wealth has no lasting value,<br>but right living can save your life.<br>
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3
The LORD will not let the godly go hungry,<br>but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked.<b...
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Lazy people are soon poor;<br>hard workers get rich.<br>
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5
A wise youth harvests in the summer,<br>but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace.<br>
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6
The godly are showered with blessings;<br>the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.<br>
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7
We have happy memories of the godly,<br>but the name of a wicked person rots away.<br>
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8
The wise are glad to be instructed,<br>but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.<br>
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9
People with integrity walk safely,<br>but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.<br>
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10
People who wink at wrong cause trouble,<br>but a bold reproof promotes peace.<br>
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11
The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;<br>the words of the wicked conceal violent intent...
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12
Hatred stirs up quarrels,<br>but love makes up for all offenses.<br>
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13
Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding,<br>but those lacking sense will be beate...
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14
Wise people treasure knowledge,<br>but the babbling of a fool invites disaster.<br>
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15
The wealth of the rich is their fortress;<br>the poverty of the poor is their destruction.<br>
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The earnings of the godly enhance their lives,<br>but evil people squander their money on sin.<br>
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17
People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life,<br>but those who ignore correction will go...
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Hiding hatred makes you a liar;<br>slandering others makes you a fool.<br>
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19
Too much talk leads to sin.<br>Be sensible and keep your mouth shut.<br>
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20
The words of the godly are like sterling silver;<br>the heart of a fool is worthless.<br>
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21
The words of the godly encourage many,<br>but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense.<br>
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22
The blessing of the LORD makes a person rich,<br>and he adds no sorrow with it.<br>
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23
Doing wrong is fun for a fool,<br>but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible.<br>
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24
The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled;<br>the hopes of the godly will be granted.<br>
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25
When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away,<br>but the godly have a lasting foundatio...
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26
Lazy people irritate their employers,<br>like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes.<br>
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27
Fear of the LORD lengthens one’s life,<br>but the years of the wicked are cut short.<br>
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The hopes of the godly result in happiness,<br>but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing.<b...
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The way of the LORD is a stronghold to those with integrity,<br>but it destroys the wicked.<br>
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30
The godly will never be disturbed,<br>but the wicked will be removed from the land.<br>
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31
The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice,<br>but the tongue that deceives will be cut off.<br...
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The lips of the godly speak helpful words,<br>but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words.<br>
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