Proverbs 10:6 · KJV

"Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked."

King James Version

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Passage Context

⁴He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

⁵He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

⁶Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

⁷The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

⁸The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

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Devotional Reflection

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Righteousness bestows immense rewards on us. Violence becomes its own heinous reward, delivering to those who employ it what it has brought to others. So, what are our options? Blessing or calamity? Encouragement or a bad mouth? The actual option is allowing God to determine our character rather than someone else.

Prayer

Holy God, I want to live the type of life that pleases You – a life of upright character and merciful compassion. Father, I want to bring Your Kingdom and Your grace to people. I want to make others recognize that violence is detrimental to themselves, to others, and even to the tiny ones. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.

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