Proverbs 10:1-22 (Vespers, 2nd reading)
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- The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, But a foolish son is the grief of 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 righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked.
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- He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
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- He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.
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- Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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- The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
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- The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.
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- He who walks with integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will become known.
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- He who winks with the eye causes trouble, But a prating fool will fall.
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- The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
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- Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.
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- Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.
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- Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.
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- The rich man’s wealth is his strong city; The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
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- The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin.
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- He who keeps instruction is in the way of life, But he who refuses correction goes astray.
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- Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, And whoever spreads slander is a fool.
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- In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
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- The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
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- The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of wisdom.
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- The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it.