Proverbs 10:6

Proverbs 10:6

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

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The just receive blessings while the wicked are consumed by their own violence.

Context

The proverb shows how righteousness and wickedness shape what surrounds and defines a person.

What Does Proverbs 10:6 Mean?

Blessings rest upon the head of the just—a crown or mark of favor that distinguishes the righteous. This speaks of observable goodness and prosperity that accompany a just life.

Violence covers the mouth of the wicked, silencing them or obscuring their words. Their own harmful actions become their defining characteristic, preventing them from being heard or respected.

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