Scripture Context

Proverbs 10:6 - Proverbs 10:16

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.

12 Hatred stirreth up strifes; but love covereth all sins.

13 In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found; but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.

14 Wise men lay up knowledge; but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city; the destruction of the poor is their poverty.

16 The labor of the righteous tendeth to life; the fruit of the wicked to sin.