Proverbs 10:7
The memory of the just is blessed: But the name of the wicked shall rot.
In context
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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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 10:7 in the NIV
The name of the righteous is used in blessings, but the name of the wicked will rot.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 10:7 in the ESV
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.