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Proverbs 10:7-9
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7 (A)The memory of the righteous is blessed,
But the name of the wicked will rot.

8 The wise in heart will receive commands,
(B)But [a]a prating fool will [b]fall.

9 (C)He who walks with integrity walks securely,
But he who perverts his ways will become known.

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  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit. the foolish of lips
  2. Proverbs 10:8 be thrust down or ruined
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Proverbs 10:7-9
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7 The name of the righteous(A) is used in blessings,[a]
    but the name of the wicked(B) will rot.(C)

8 The wise in heart accept commands,
    but a chattering fool comes to ruin.(D)

9 Whoever walks in integrity(E) walks securely,(F)
    but whoever takes crooked paths will be found out.(G)

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  1. Proverbs 10:7 See Gen. 48:20.
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Proverbs 10:7-9
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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.

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Proverbs 10:7-9
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7 (A)The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but (B)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 (C)The wise of heart will receive commandments,
    but a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 (D)Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
    but he who makes his ways crooked (E)will be found out.

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Proverbs 10:7-9
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7 The (A)mentioning of the righteous is a blessing,
But (B)the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The (C)wise of heart will receive commands,
But [a]a babbling fool will come to ruin.
9 One (D)who walks in integrity walks securely,
But (E)one who perverts his ways will be found out.

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  1. Proverbs 10:8 Lit the foolish of lips
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