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Proverbs 10:6-8
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6 Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.[a](A)

7 The name of the righteous(B) is used in blessings,[b]
    but the name of the wicked(C) will rot.(D)

8 The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(E)

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  1. Proverbs 10:6 Or righteous, / but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence
  2. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.
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Proverbs 10:6-8
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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.

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Proverbs 10:6-8
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6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
7 (A)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commands,
(B)But [a]a prating fool will [b]fall.

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  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
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