💡WEB · Proverbs 10:7
What does Proverbs 10:7 mean?
"The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot."
— Proverbs 10:7 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
He becomes poor who works with a lazy hand, but the hand of the diligent brings wealth.
He who gathers in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during the harvest is a son who causes shame.
Blessings are on the head of the righteous, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot.
The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.
He who walks blamelessly walks surely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.
One winking with the eye causes sorrow, but a chattering fool will fall.
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