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Blessings are on the head of the just,
    but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.

The memory of the just is blessed,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.

The wise in heart will receive commandments,
    but a prating fool will fall.

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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.