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Proverbs 10:7

The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

Proverbs 10:7 · King James Version

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Proverbs 10:7 in other translations

BSB Berean Standard Bible

The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.

WEB World English Bible

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.

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4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.

5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.

6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.

9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.

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