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The memory of the just serves as blessing,
    but the name of the wicked will rot.[a]
A wise heart accepts commands,
    but a babbling fool will be overthrown.[b]
Whoever walks honestly walks securely,
    but one whose ways are crooked will fare badly.

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  1. 10:7 The name of the righteous continues to be used after their death in blessings such as “May you be as blessed as Abraham,” but the wicked, being enemies of God, do not live on in anyone’s memory. Their names rot with their bodies.
  2. 10:8 The wise take in instruction from their teachers but those who expel or pour out folly through their words will themselves be expelled.

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.