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Proverbs 10:6
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4 aHe who has a slack hand becomes poor,
But bthe hand of the diligent makes rich. 
5 He who gathers in asummer is a wise son;
He who sleeps in harvest is ba son who causes shame. 
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 aThe memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot. 
8 The wise in heart will receive commands,
aBut1 a prating fool will fall. 
9 aHe who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known. 
Verse Comparison: Proverbs 10:6

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

Amplified® Bible
Blessings are upon the head of the [uncompromisingly] righteous (the upright, in right standing with God) but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone praises good people, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked.

Darby English Version
Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

Good News Bible
Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature.

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

New American Standard Bible
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

New International Version
Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

New King James Version
Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
God blesses the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Revised Standard Version
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

Young's Literal Translation
Blessings `are' for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.


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