The memorial of the just shall be blessed: but the name of the wicked shall [a]rot.

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but the foolish in [b]talk shall be beaten.

He that walketh uprightly, walketh [c]boldly: but he that perverteth his ways, shall be known.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:7 Shall be vile and abhorred both of God and man, contrary to their own expectation, which think to make their name immortal.
  2. Proverbs 10:8 Hebrew, lips.
  3. Proverbs 10:9 Or, surely.

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.