Proverbs 10:6
What does Proverbs 10:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 10:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Blessings <FI>are<Fi> for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Context
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:
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