Proverbs 10:6 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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

ASV:

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

BBE:

Blessings are on the head of the upright, but the face of sinners will be covered with sorrow.

DBY:

Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

ERV:

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

JPS:

Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.

WBS:

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

WEB:

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

YLT:

Blessings are for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

Proverbs 10:6 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 10:11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who makes haste to be rich will not go unpunished.

Obadiah 1:10 "Because of violence to your brother Jacob, You will be covered with shame, And you will be cut off forever. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

10:6 Blessings [are] upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of {c} the wicked.
(c) When their wickedness is discovered, they will be as dumb and not know what to say.

WES:

10:6 Violence - Their own violence or injustice. This may be an allusion to the ancient custom of covering the mouths and faces of condemned malefactors.

MHC:

10:1 The comfort of parents much depends on their children; and this suggests to both, motives to their duties. 2,3. Though the righteous may be poor, the Lord will not suffer him to want what is needful for spiritual life. 4. Those who are fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, are likely to be rich in faith, and rich in good works. 5. Here is just blame of those who trifle away opportunities, both for here and for hereafter. 6. Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men; real blessings.

CONC:

Blessings Concealeth Conceals Cover Covered Covereth Covers Crown Face Mouth Overwhelms Righteous Sinners Sorrow Upright Violence Wicked

Blessings Concealeth Conceals Cover Covered Covereth Covers Crown Face Head Mouth Overwhelms Righteous Sinners Sorrow Upright Violence Wicked

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