King James Version
What Does Proverbs 10:6 Mean?
“Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.”
Context
4
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
5
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
6
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(6) **Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.**—Curses and deeds of violence have proceeded from his mouth, but God frustrates them, they “return unto him void” (Isaiah 55:11), and, as it were, stop his mouth, reducing him to silence.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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