Devine Scripture

Proverbs 10:7

Proverbs chapter 10 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.6Blessings are upon the head of the righteous; But violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.

v.7This passage

v.8The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 1:48

    For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

  • Psalms 112:6

    For he shall never be moved; The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.

  • Psalms 109:13

    Let his posterity be cut off; In the generation following let their name be blotted out.

  • 1 Kings 11:36

    And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a lamp alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.

  • 2 Chronicles 24:16

    And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, and toward God and his house.

  • Psalms 9:5

    Thou hast rebuked the nations, thou hast destroyed the wicked; Thou hast blotted out their name for ever and ever.