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Proverbs 10:6

Blessinges are vpon the head of the righteous: and the mouth of the vngodly kepeth mischiefe in secrete.

Bible (Bishops')

In The King James Version

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

In Context

5Who so gathereth in sommer is wyse: but he that is sluggishe in haruest, bringeth hym selfe to confusion.

7The memoriall of the iust shall haue a good report: but the name of the vngodly shall stincke.

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Cross References

Proverbs 10:11The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but the mouth of the vngodly kepeth mischiefe in secrete.

Proverbs 24:25But they that rebuke [the vngodly] in them doth God delight, and a rych blessing shall come vpon them.

Isaiah 3:10Say to the ryghteous that it shall go well with them: for they shall eate the fruite of their owne studies.

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 →

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