Bible verse
The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
Proverbs 10:7 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 10.
3 The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.
4 Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
8 A wise heart will receive commandments, but foolish lips will come to ruin.
9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He who winks the eye causes grief, and foolish lips will come to ruin.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
KJV
The memory of the just [is] blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
ASV
The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot.
ERV
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
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