Proverbs 10:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 10:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 10:7 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 10:7 — KJV
“The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”
— Proverbs 10:7 (KJV)
Proverbs 10:7 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 10:7
“And his brother's name was Jubal: he was the father of all such as handle the harp and organ.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:7: name, rot
“Male and female created he them; and blessed them, and called their name Adam, in the day when they were created.”
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“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division”
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“And Rebekah had a brother, and his name was Laban: and Laban ran out unto the man, unto the well.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:7: name, rot
“And I bowed down my head, and worshipped the LORD, and blessed the LORD God of my master Abraham, which had led me in the right way to take my master's brother's daughter unto his son.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 10:7: blessed, rot
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