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It is a pleasure to remember righteous people.
    But when wicked people die, people soon forget their name.
Wise people accept good teaching.
    But people who talk in a foolish way destroy themselves.
If people are honest, their lives are safe.
    But those who are not honest will receive punishment.

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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.