Proverbs 10:1-5

Verse 1 "The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son makes a father glad, but a foolish son is a grief to his mother." The emotions and comfort level of the parents will be reflected by a child's actions. Verse 2 "Ill-gotten gains do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death," Ill-gotten gains references to any manner of wickedness or deceit used to obtain. Certainly gives a disapproval for Machiavellian methods. The deliverance from death I believe is referring to a spiritual death, for Abraham believed and righteousness was credited to him through faith. Verse 3 "The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, but He will reject the craving of the wicked." This verse in conjunction with verse 2 describes the providence that will be provided for the man of faith. That God will not forsake a man of righteousness and will provide for him spiritually. This should not be mistaken for matters of health and wealth, rather spiritual matters and the works of the Kingdom. Verse 4-5 "Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully." We are called upon to be good stewards of the gifts that are provided to us. Verse five is in consideration of the passing of opportunity through one's own personal failures.