Proverbs 10:6
Gifts from God are upon the head of the righteous person, 1 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
In Context
5A wise son gathers a crop in the summer, 1 but it is disgraceful for him to sleep during harvest. 1
Cross References
Esther 7:8Then the king returned from the palace garden into the room where the wine had been served. Haman had just fallen on the couch where Esther was. The king said, “Will he assault the queen in my presence in my own house?” As soon as this sentence came out of the king's mouth, the servants covered Haman's face.
Psalms 107:42The upright will see this and rejoice, 1 and all wickedness shuts its mouth. 1
Proverbs 10:11The mouth of the righteous person is a water spring of life, 1 but the mouth of the wicked covers up violence. 1
Proverbs 24:25But those who discipline the wicked will have delight 1 and gifts of goodness will come to them. 1
Isaiah 3:10Tell the righteous person that it will be well, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds. 1
2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not 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 →