The remembrance of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.(A)

A wise heart accepts commands,(B)
but foolish lips will be destroyed.

The one who lives with integrity lives securely,(C)
but whoever perverts his ways will be found out.(D)

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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.