(A)Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
But (B)the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
The (C)memory of the righteous is blessed,
But (D)the name of the wicked will rot.
The (E)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will be [b]ruined.

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Footnotes

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