Bible verse

Proverbs 10:6

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

Proverbs 10:6 · BSB

Proverbs 10:6 in context

The verses around it, from Proverbs 10.

2 Ill-gotten treasures profit nothing, but righteousness brings deliverance from death.

3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.

4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.

5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.

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

7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

10 He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.

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Proverbs 10:6 in other translations

KJV

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

ASV

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

ERV

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

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