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Proverbs 10:6

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

Proverbs 10:6 · American Standard Version

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Proverbs 10:6 in other translations

KJV King James Version

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

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

3 Jehovah will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish; But he thrusteth away the desire of the wicked.

4 He becometh poor that worketh with a slack hand; But the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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

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

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely; But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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