Parallel Verses
Amplified
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Holman Bible
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
International Standard Version
Blessings come upon the head of the righteous, but the words of the wicked conceal violence.
A Conservative Version
Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
American Standard Version
Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Bible in Basic English
Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.
Darby Translation
Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Julia Smith Translation
Blessings upon the head of the just one: and violence shall cover the mouth of the unjust
King James 2000
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Blessings [belong] to the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
Modern King James verseion
Blessings are on the head of the just; but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Loving and favorable is the face of the righteous; but the forehead of the ungodly is past shame, and presumptuous.
NET Bible
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence.
New Heart English Bible
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The Emphasized Bible
Blessings, are for the head of the righteous man, but, the mouth of the lawless, covereth up wrong.
Webster
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
World English Bible
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
Youngs Literal Translation
Blessings are for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 10:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
5
He who gathers during summer and takes advantage of his opportunities is a son who acts wisely,
But he who sleeps during harvest and ignores the moment of opportunity is a son who acts shamefully.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The
But the name of the wicked will [be forgotten and] rot [like a corpse].
Cross References
Proverbs 10:11
The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,
But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.
Proverbs 28:20
A faithful (right-minded) man will abound with blessings,
But he who hurries to be rich will not go unpunished.
Deuteronomy 28:2
All these blessings will come upon you and overtake you if you pay attention to the voice of the Lord your God.
Esther 7:8
When the king returned from the palace garden to the place where they were drinking wine, Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was. Then the king said, “Will he even attempt to assault the queen with me in the palace?” As the king spoke those words, the servants covered Haman’s face [in preparation for execution].
Job 29:13
“The blessing of him who was about to perish came upon me,
And I made the widow’s heart sing for joy.
Psalm 107:42
The upright see it and rejoice;
But all unrighteousness shuts its mouth.
Proverbs 11:26
The people curse him who holds back grain [when the public needs it],
But a blessing [from God and man] is upon the head of him who sells it.
Proverbs 24:25
But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,
And a good blessing will come upon them.
Romans 3:19
Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].
2 Timothy 1:16-18
The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];