Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:6

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

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

v.6This passage

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

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 29:13

    The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me; And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy.

  • 2 Timothy 1:16

    The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;

  • Psalms 107:42

    The upright shall see it, and be glad; And all iniquity shall stop her mouth.

  • Proverbs 10:11

    The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

  • Deuteronomy 28:2

    and all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God.

  • Romans 3:19

    Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it speaketh to them that are under the law; that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may be brought under the judgment of God: