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Proverbs 10:6

Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Proverbs 10:6 · King James Version

In other versions

  • Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    ASV

  • Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

    BBE

  • Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

    DBY

  • Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

    WEB

  • Blessings `are' for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

    YLT

  • Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

    ENG

  • Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

    WBT

  • Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

    BSB

In context

4He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

8The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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