King James Bible
KJVBlessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:6 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: but iniquity covereth the mouth of the wicked. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Blessings are upon the head of a righteous man; but the mouth of the wicked covereth violence. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Blessings are upon the head of the righteous: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. | |
World English BibleWEB | Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Blessings are for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Blessings are on the head of the just: but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. |