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The memory of one who lived with integrity brings joy,
    but the legacy of a wrongdoer will rot away.
The wise at heart will gladly obey direction,
    but one who fills the air with meaningless talk will fall into ruin.
The path of integrity is always safe,
    but a person who follows a crooked way will be exposed.

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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.