Proverbs 10:7

Good things happen when we are with good people. Evil things happen when we are with evil people.

We do not even need to meet them. When we remember them, this is enough. A memory about a good person makes us happy.

But we try to forget evil men. We prefer not to remember them.

We ourselves should do good things, not evil things. God can help us to do this. Then, we shall be helping our families (verse 1) and also our towns.

v8 The wise person obeys commands.

The fool fails because he listens only to himself.

v9 If you choose the right way, then you will be safe.

If you wander on a wrong path, you are in danger.

v10 Even a tiny evil signal causes pain.

The fool fails because he listens only to himself.

v11 A good man’s words bring life, as water flows from a fountain.

Whatever the evil man speaks, causes trouble.

v12 Hate causes fights.

Love covers everything that is wrong.

v13 An intelligent person speaks wise words.

A person who has no wisdom will receive punishment.

v14 The knowledge of a wise man increases.

The words of a fool cause trouble.