Holy Scripture
Proverbs 10:7
A church father on this verse
“"The memory of the just man will be praised." But he did not say this because he meant that the departed souls are helped by our praise. He said it because those who praise the departed derive the greatest benefits from remembering them. Since, therefore, we have so much to gain from keeping their memory sacred, let u…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
7The memory of the just is praised; But the name of the ungodly man is extinguished.
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5A wise son is saved from heat: But a lawless son is blighted of the winds in harvest.
6The blessing of the Lord is upon the head of the just: But untimely grief shall cover the mouth of the ungodly.
— Proverbs 10:7 —
8A wise man in heart will receive commandments; But he that is unguarded in his lips shall be overthrown in his perverseness.
9He that walks simply, walks confidently; But he that perverts his ways shall be known.