💡WEB · Proverbs 10:16
What does Proverbs 10:16 mean?
"The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin."
— Proverbs 10:16 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has discernment, but a rod is for the back of him who is void of understanding.
Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.
The rich man’s wealth is his strong city. The destruction of the poor is their poverty.
The labor of the righteous leads to life. The increase of the wicked leads to sin.
He is in the way of life who heeds correction, but he who forsakes reproof leads others astray.
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
A full explanation for this verse is coming soon. In the meantime, you can ask our AI about Proverbs 10:16 directly — it will give you a detailed answer grounded in the actual text.
Compare translations
Go deeper with ScriptureCompanion AI
Ask questions about any verse, follow reading plans, write personal prayers, and track your daily habit — all grounded in verified scripture text.