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Good people will be remembered as a blessing,
    but evil people will soon be forgotten.

The wise do what they are told,
    but a talkative fool will be ruined.

The honest person will live in safety,
    but the dishonest will be caught.

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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.