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The righteous is remembered with blessings,
    but the name of the wicked fades away.
A wise man will heed commandments,
    but a babbling fool will come to grief.
Anyone who leads an honorable life walks in safety,
    but whoever pursues wicked 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.