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the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Blessings <i>are</i> upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Blessings <i>are</i> on the head of the righteous, But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked covers up violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God], But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Everyone praises good people, but evil hides behind the words of the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Blessings are upon the head of the righteous: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Good people will receive blessings. The words of the wicked hide a violent nature. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessings come upon the head of the righteous, but the words of the wicked conceal violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the speech of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessings [are] for the head of the righteous, "" And the mouth of the wicked covers violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Blessings are for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Blessings upon the head of the just one: and violence shall cover the mouth of the unjust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The blessing of the Lord is on the head of the just. But iniquity covers the mouth of the impious.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are for the head of the just; but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; but iniquity covers the mouth of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Blessing will be upon the head of the righteous and the mouth of the evil will conceal evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But the mouth of the wicked concealeth violence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/10-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1699" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/10.htm">Solomon's Proverbs: The Wise Son</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1293.htm" title="1293: bə·rā·ḵō·wṯ (N-fp) -- A blessing. From barak; benediction; by implication prosperity.">Blessings</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: lə·rōš (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">are on the head</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dîq (Adj-ms) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">of the righteous,</a> <a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: ū·p̄î (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">but the mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/7563.htm" title="7563: rə·šā·‘îm (Adj-mp) -- Wicked, criminal. From rasha'; morally wrong; concretely, an bad person.">of the wicked</a> <a href="/hebrew/3680.htm" title="3680: yə·ḵas·seh (V-Piel-Imperf-3ms) -- To cover. A primitive root; properly, to plump, i.e. Fill up hollows; by implication, to cover.">conceals</a> <a href="/hebrew/2555.htm" title="2555: ḥā·mās (N-ms) -- Violence, wrong. From chamac; violence; by implication, wrong; by meton. Unjust gain.">violence.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/1-1.htm">Psalm 1:1-3</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. / He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1-3</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. / His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. / Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-13.htm">James 3:13-18</a></span><br />Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-22.htm">Psalm 37:22-26</a></span><br />Surely those He blesses will inherit the land, but the cursed will be destroyed. / The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. / Though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed, for the LORD is holding his hand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-34.htm">Matthew 25:34-40</a></span><br />Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. / For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, / I was naked and you clothed Me, I was sick and you looked after Me, I was in prison and you visited Me.’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Psalm 5:12</a></span><br />For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">Luke 6:20-23</a></span><br />Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. / Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. / Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-4.htm">Psalm 24:4-5</a></span><br />He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. / He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9-12</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. / For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. / He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/128-1.htm">Psalm 128:1-2</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways! / For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12-13</a></span><br />We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/115-13.htm">Psalm 115:13-15</a></span><br />He will bless those who fear the LORD—small and great alike. / May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children. / May you be blessed by the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Blessings are on the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.</p><p class="hdg">blessings</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Proverbs 11:26</a></b></br> He that withholdeth corn, the people shall curse him: but blessing <i>shall be</i> upon the head of him that selleth <i>it</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-25.htm">Proverbs 24:25</a></b></br> But to them that rebuke <i>him</i> shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Proverbs 28:20</a></b></br> A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.</p><p class="hdg">violence</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Proverbs 10:11</a></b></br> The mouth of a righteous <i>man is</i> a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/esther/7-8.htm">Esther 7:8</a></b></br> Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther <i>was</i>. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of the king's mouth, they covered Haman's face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Psalm 107:42</a></b></br> The righteous shall see <i>it</i>, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/147-13.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Concealeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Conceals</a> <a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-16.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/psalms/147-8.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-9.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-27.htm">Face</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-2.htm">Head</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/psalms/55-5.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-19.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-36.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/28-20.htm">Blessings</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Concealeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Conceals</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-12.htm">Covered</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Covereth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Covers</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-4.htm">Crown</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-13.htm">Face</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-26.htm">Head</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Overwhelms</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Sinners</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Upright</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-11.htm">Violence</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-7.htm">Wicked</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/10-1.htm">Proverbs of Solomon: observations of moral virtues, and their contrary vices</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Blessings are on the head of the righteous</b><br>This phrase suggests that those who live in accordance with God's will and righteousness receive divine favor and protection. In biblical times, the "head" often symbolized the whole person or life, indicating that blessings encompass all aspects of the righteous person's life. The imagery of blessings being "on the head" may also evoke the anointing of kings and priests, signifying honor and divine approval. This aligns with passages like <a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a>, where anointing the head with oil symbolizes abundance and favor. The righteous are often contrasted with the wicked throughout Proverbs, emphasizing the moral and spiritual rewards of living a life aligned with God's commandments.<p><b>but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence</b><br>The "mouth" here represents speech and communication, highlighting how the wicked use their words to hide their true intentions. This phrase suggests deceit and treachery, as the wicked may speak peaceably while harboring violent plans. The concept of concealing violence can be linked to the broader biblical theme of hypocrisy and falsehood, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/23-27.htm">Matthew 23:27</a>, where Jesus condemns the Pharisees for their outward appearance of righteousness while being inwardly corrupt. The contrast between the righteous and the wicked in this verse underscores the moral dichotomy present throughout the book of Proverbs, where the consequences of one's character and actions are consistently explored.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>In the context of Proverbs, the righteous are those who live according to God's laws and principles. They are characterized by their integrity, wisdom, and fear of the Lord.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This refers to individuals who reject God's ways, often characterized by deceit, violence, and moral corruption.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. He compiled these sayings to impart wisdom and understanding.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ancient_israel.htm">Ancient Israel</a></b><br>The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_literature.htm">Wisdom Literature</a></b><br>A genre of biblical writing that includes Proverbs, focusing on practical life skills and moral behavior.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_reward_of_righteousness.htm">The Reward of Righteousness</a></b><br>Living righteously brings blessings, both spiritually and materially. This is a promise that God honors those who follow His ways.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_wickedness.htm">The Consequences of Wickedness</a></b><br>The wicked may attempt to hide their true intentions, but their actions ultimately lead to violence and destruction. This serves as a warning against deceitful living.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Our words can either bless or harm. The righteous use their words to uplift and encourage, while the wicked use theirs to deceive and harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_godly_wisdom.htm">Pursuing Godly Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom comes from aligning our lives with God's principles. This pursuit leads to a life marked by blessings and peace.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_action.htm">Integrity in Action</a></b><br>Righteousness is not just about belief but is demonstrated through actions. Living with integrity is a testament to one's faith and trust in God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_blessings_come_from_obeying_god.htm">What blessings follow from obedience to God's commands?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_the_bible_handle_negativity.htm">What does the Bible say about handling negativity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_proverbs_10_3_with_starving_believers.htm">Proverbs 10:3 claims God prevents the righteous from going hungry—how do we reconcile this with starving believers throughout history? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_neuroethics.htm">What does the Bible say about using foul language?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.</span>--Curses and deeds of violence have proceeded from his mouth, but God frustrates them, they "return unto him void" (<a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm" title="So shall my word be that goes forth out of my mouth: it shall not return to me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.">Isaiah 55:11</a>), and, as it were, stop his mouth, reducing him to silence.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.</span> So Ver. 11. This is usually explained to mean either that the consciousness of his own iniquity silences the sinner when he would speak against the righteous, or his violence and injustice, returning on his own head, are like a bandage over his mouth (<a href="/leviticus/13-45.htm">Leviticus 13:45</a>; <a href="/micah/3-7.htm">Micah 3:7</a>), reducing him to shame and silence. Others, again, consider the signification to be - in default of the good, honest words which should proceed from a man's mouth, the sinner pours forth injustice and wickedness. But it is best (as in Ver. 14) to take "mouth" as the subject: "The mouth of the wicked concealeth violence," that he may wait for the opportunity of practising it. The contrast is between the manifest blessedness of the righteous and the secret sinister proceedings of the evil. The Vulgate and Septuagint give, "the blessing of the Lord." For "violence" the Septuagint has <span class="greek">πένθος ἄωρον</span>, "untimely grief;" the Hebrew word <span class="accented">chamas</span> bearing also the sense of "misery." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/10-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Blessings</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּ֭רָכוֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·rā·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1293.htm">Strong's 1293: </a> </span><span class="str2">Benediction, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are on the head</span><br /><span class="heb">לְרֹ֣אשׁ</span> <span class="translit">(lə·rōš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the righteous,</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּ֑יק</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dîq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but the mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">וּפִ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(ū·p̄î)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the wicked</span><br /><span class="heb">רְ֝שָׁעִ֗ים</span> <span class="translit">(rə·šā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7563.htm">Strong's 7563: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wrong, an, bad person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">conceals</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכַסֶּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵas·seh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3680.htm">Strong's 3680: </a> </span><span class="str2">To plump, fill up hollows, to cover</span><br /><br /><span class="word">violence.</span><br /><span class="heb">חָמָֽס׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·mās)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2555.htm">Strong's 2555: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, wrong, by meton, unjust gain</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/10-6.htm">Proverbs 10:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/10-6.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are on the head (Prov. 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