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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

In other versions

  • The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.

    ASV

  • The memory of the upright is a blessing, but the name of the evil-doer will be turned to dust.

    BBE

  • The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

    DBY

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

    WEB

  • The remembrance of the righteous `is' for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.

    YLT

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

    ENG

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

    WBT

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

    BSB

In context

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

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

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

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

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

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