Proverbs 10:1-3

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

10 The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish and self-confident son is the grief of his mother.

² Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation) delivers from death.

³ The Lord will not allow the [uncompromisingly] righteous to famish, but He thwarts the desire of the wicked.^(A)