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The memory of the righteous is blessed;
But the name of the wicked shall rot.
The wise in heart will receive commandments;
But [a]a prating fool [b]shall fall.
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely;
But he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

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  1. Proverbs 10:8 Hebrew the foolish of lips.
  2. Proverbs 10:8 Or, shall be overthrown (or, laid low)

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

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

Whoever walks in integrity(E) walks securely,(F)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(G)

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  1. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.