Proverbs 10:6
Blessings are upon the head of a righteous [man]; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
In Context
5He that gathereth in summer is a wise son; he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
7The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Cross References
Esther 7:8And the king returned out of the palace garden into the house of the banquet of wine, and Haman was fallen upon the couch on which Esther was. And the king said, Will he even force the queen before me in the house? The word went forth out of the king's mouth, and they covered Haman's face.
Psalms 107:42The upright shall see it, and rejoice; and all unrighteousness shall stop its mouth.
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous [man] is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.
Proverbs 24:25but to them that rebuke [him] shall be delight, and a good blessing cometh upon them.
Isaiah 3:10Say ye of the righteous that it shall be well [with him], for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
2 Timothy 1:16The Lord grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he has often refreshed me, and has not been ashamed of my chain;
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:6
5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. Here is, 1. The just praise of those who improve their opportunities, who take pains to gather and increase what they have, both for soul and body, who provide for hereafter while provision is to be made, who gather in summer, which is gathering time. He who does so is a wise son, and it is his honour; he acts wisely for his parents, whom, if there be occasion, he ought to maintain, and he gives reputation to… Read the whole commentary →