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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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 a babbling fool will come to ruin.

9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,

but whoever follows perverse ways will be found out.

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.

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.

6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,

But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

7 The memory of the righteous is blessed,

But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise of heart will receive commands,

But a babbling fool will be ruined.

9 He who walks in integrity walks securely,

But he who perverts his ways will be found out.