Enduring Word Proverbs 10 – The Destinies & Lives of the Wicked & the Wise
Jan 13, 2026
Dive into the contrasts between the wise and the foolish in Solomon's collection of Proverbs. Explore how diligence brings prosperity while laziness leads to shame. Discover the importance of righteous speech and the blessings that follow the upright. Delve into the futility of wicked wealth versus the soul’s salvation through righteousness. Uncover the connections between these proverbs and the teachings of Jesus, underscoring love, wisdom, and the ultimate destinies of the wicked and the wise.
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Start Of Solomon's Proverbs Collection
- Proverbs 10 begins a new section of many two-phrase, single-verse wisdom sayings by Solomon.
- Each proverb often stands alone and reveals an abiding truth without heavy context.
Solomon: Wise Son Then Foolish King
- David Guzik points to Solomon as the ultimate wise son who later became foolish in life.
- He contrasts Solomon's early wisdom with his later errors from 1 Kings 11 to illustrate Proverbs' principle.
Righteousness Outvalues Illicit Wealth
- Treasures gained by wickedness bring no lasting benefit, while righteousness rescues from death.
- Spiritual rightness provides rewards that money cannot buy.