King James Version
Proverbs 10:7 in the King James Version says “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”
Proverbs 10:7 · KJV
He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. a prating: Heb. a fool of lips fall: Heb. be beaten
He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
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“The memory”
H2143a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
“but the name”
H8034an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
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