6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.[1]

Other Translations of Proverbs 10:6

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

The Message

6 Blessings accrue on a good and honest life, but the mouth of the wicked is a dark cave of abuse.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

6 The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:6

Commentary on Proverbs 10:6

(Read Proverbs 10:6)

Abundance of blessings shall abide on good men; real blessings.