Proverbs 10:6
Blessings are upon the head of the just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
In context
3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: But he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 He becometh poor that dealeth 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 just: But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just 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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:6 in the NIV
Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:6 in the ESV
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.