NIV

10:1 A wise son brings joy to his father,
 but a foolish son brings grief to his mother.

10:2 Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value,
 but righteousness delivers from death.

10:3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
 but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.

10:4 [note two work ethics] [1] Lazy hands make a man poor, but [2] diligent hands bring wealth.

Note: The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

10:5 He who gathers [collects, assembles, brings in; implies initiative and diligence rather than passive waiting] crops [the produce of the field; the result of months of preparation and labor] in summer [the season when fruit ripens and must be gathered quickly before spoilage; represents a limited window of opportunity] is a prudent [wise, discerning, one who acts with understanding and foresight] son [a child whose conduct reflects on the honor of his family; responsible participation in the household economy was expected of sons]. But he who sleeps [falls into a deep or negligent sleep; suggests laziness or indifference when alertness is required] during harvest [the most critical agricultural season when grain must be gathered quickly before storms, animals, or decay destroy it; a moment when every hand is needed] is a disgraceful [bringing shame, dishonor, embarrassment; conduct that undermines the well-being and reputation of the family] son [one whose failure to act harms not only himself but also those who depend upon him].

10:6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
 but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

10:7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings,
 but the name of the wicked will rot.

10:8 The wise in heart accept commands,
 but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

10:9 Whoever walks in integrity [living authentically, ethically and honestly; integrity is a matter of the heart (Matthew 5:8); one who walks blamelessly and does what is right (Psalm 15:2-3); doing the right thing even when no one is looking] walks securely [without worry or anxiety from the fear of having sin or compromise discovered; walking securely is the result of actions that are consistent with God’s Word], but whoever takes crooked paths [acts deceitfully; takes an easy but dishonest path that may seem beneficial in the short term but leads to insecurity in the long run] will be found out [the truth has a way of coming to light; read Numbers 32:23, Matthew 10:26, Colossians 3:25].

10:10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,
 and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,
 but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

10:12 Hatred stirs up conflict,
 but love covers over all wrongs.

10:13 Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning,
 but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense.

10:14 The wise store up knowledge,
 but the mouth of a fool invites ruin.

10:15 The wealth of the rich is their fortified city,
 but poverty is the ruin of the poor.

10:16 The wages of the righteous is life,
 but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.

10:17 Whoever heeds discipline shows the way to life,
 but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.

10:18 Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips
 and spreads slander is a fool.

10:19 Sin is not ended by multiplying words,
 but the prudent hold their tongues.

10:20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
 but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

10:21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
 but fools die for lack of sense.

10:22 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth,
 without painful toil for it.

10:23 A fool finds pleasure in wicked schemes,
 but a person of understanding delights in wisdom.

10:24 What the wicked dread will overtake them;
 what the righteous desire will be granted.

10:25 When the storm has swept by, the wicked are gone,
 but the righteous stand firm forever.

10:26 As vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
 so are sluggards to those who send them.

10:27 The fear of the Lord adds length to life,
 but the years of the wicked are cut short.

10:28 The prospect of the righteous is joy,
 but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing.

10:29 The way of the Lord is a refuge for the blameless,
 but it is the ruin of those who do evil.

10:30 The righteous will never be uprooted,
 but the wicked will not remain in the land.

10:31 From the mouth of the righteous comes the fruit of wisdom,
    but a perverse tongue will be silenced.

10:32 The lips of the righteous know what finds favor,
 but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse.