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Proverbs 10:6

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

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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 suffereth not the soul of the righteous [man] to famish; but he repelleth the craving of the wicked.

4 He cometh to want that dealeth with a slack hand; but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

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

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

7 The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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