💡WEB · Proverbs 10:6

What does Proverbs 10:6 mean?

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

— Proverbs 10:6 (World English Bible)

Surrounding context

3

Yahweh will not allow the soul of the righteous to go hungry, but he thrusts away the desire of the wicked.

4

He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.

5

He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.

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

7

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

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The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

9

He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

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