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The name of a righteous person remains blessed,
    but the names of wicked people will rot away.

Proverbs Concerning the Mouth

The one who is truly wise accepts commands,
    but the one who talks foolishly will be thrown down headfirst.
Whoever lives honestly will live securely,
    but whoever lives dishonestly 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.