(A)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

The wise in heart will receive commands,
(B)But [a]a prating fool will [b]fall.

(C)He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined

The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
The wise in heart accept commands,
but a babbling fool comes to ruin.
One who walks in integrity, walks securely,
but one who takes crooked paths will be discovered.

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