The (A)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (B)the name of the wicked will rot.
The (C)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will come to ruin.
One (D)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (E)one who perverts his ways will be found out.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips

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.