Proverbs 10:6
Those who are good are blessed, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
In Context
7The good are remembered as a blessing, but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
Cross References
Esther 7:8When the king came back in from the palace garden to the dining room, Haman had thrown himself on the couch where Queen Esther was. The king shouted out, “Is he even going to rape the queen here in the palace, right in front of me?” As soon as the king said this, the servants covered Haman's face.
Psalms 107:42Those who live right will observe what is happening and be glad, but the wicked will be silenced.
Proverbs 10:11What good people say is a spring that gives life, but what the wicked say hides their violent nature.
Proverbs 24:25while those who convict the guilty will be appreciated, and will receive a rich blessing.
Isaiah 3:10Tell those who live right that they will be fine, for they will be happy to receive the reward for what they have done.
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord be kind to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often took care of me and wasn't embarrassed about me being in prison.
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 →