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The memory of the righteous will be for a blessing,
    but the reputation of the wicked will rot.
Wise-hearted people take orders,
    but a babbling fool will have trouble.

He who walks purely walks securely,
    but he who walks in crooked ways will be found out.

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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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Footnotes

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