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Blessings cover the head of a righteous person,
    but violence covers the mouths of wicked people.

The name of a righteous person remains blessed,
    but the names of wicked people will rot away.

Proverbs Concerning the Mouth

The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
    but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.

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Blessings crown the head of the righteous,
    but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.[a](A)

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

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

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Footnotes

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