Proverbs 10:6–11

6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous,

but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.

7 The name of the righteous is used in blessings,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart accept commands,

but a chattering fool comes to ruin.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.

10 Whoever winks maliciously causes grief,

and a chattering fool comes to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise of heart will receive commandments,

but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,

and a babbling fool will come to ruin.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

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.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely:

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow:

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life:

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

6 The godly are showered with blessings;

the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

7 We have happy memories of the godly,

but the name of a wicked person rots away.

8 The wise are glad to be instructed,

but babbling fools fall flat on their faces.

9 People with integrity walk safely,

but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed.

10 People who wink at wrong cause trouble,

but a bold reproof promotes peace.

11 The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain;

the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions.

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,

But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commands,

But a prating fool will fall.

9 He who walks with integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will become known.

10 He who winks with the eye causes trouble,

But a prating fool will fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a well of life,

But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

6 Good people will have rich blessings,

but the wicked will be overwhelmed by violence.

7 Good people will be remembered as a blessing,

but evil people will soon be forgotten.

8 The wise do what they are told,

but a talkative fool will be ruined.

9 The honest person will live in safety,

but the dishonest will be caught.

10 A wink may get you into trouble,

and foolish talk will lead to your ruin.

11 The words of a good person give life, like a fountain of water,

but the words of the wicked contain nothing but violence.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the righteous;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed;

But the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments;

But a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;

But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow;

But a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life;

But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

6 Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

7 The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh in integrity walketh securely; but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth grief, and a prating fool shall fall.

11 The mouth of a righteous man is a fountain of life; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence.

6 Blessings cover the head of a righteous person, 

but violence covers the mouths of wicked people. 

7 The name of a righteous person remains blessed, 

but the names of wicked people will rot away. 

8 The one who is truly wise accepts commands, 

but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

9 Whoever lives honestly will live securely, 

but whoever lives dishonestly will be found out. 

10 Whoever winks with his eye causes heartache. 

The one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst. 

11 The mouth of a righteous person is a fountain of life, 

but the mouths of wicked people conceal violence. 

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 A wise heart accepts commands,

but foolish lips will be destroyed.

9 The one who lives with integrity lives securely,

but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.

10 A sly wink of the eye causes grief,

and foolish lips will be destroyed.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise of heart will heed commandments,

but one with foolish lips will come to ruin.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.

10 Whoever winks the eye causes trouble,

but one who rebukes boldly makes peace.

11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

6 Blessings belong to the head of the righteous,

but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The memory of righteousness is like a blessing,

but the name of the wicked will rot.

8 A heart of wisdom will heed commandments,

but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

9 Whoever walks in integrity will walk securely,

but whoever follows perversity, his ways will be made known.

10 The winking of an eye causes trouble,

and the foolishness of lips comes to ruin.

11 A fountain of life is a mouth of righteousness,

and a mouth of wickedness conceals violence.

6 Blessings are like crowns on the heads of those who do right.

But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.

7 To remember those who do right is a blessing.

But the names of those who do wrong will rot.

8 A wise heart accepts commands.

But foolish chattering destroys you.

9 Anyone who lives without blame walks safely.

But anyone who takes a crooked path will get caught.

10 An evil wink gets you into trouble.

And foolish chattering destroys you.

11 The mouths of those who do right are a fountain of life.

But the trouble caused by what sinners say destroys them.