Proverbs
Proverbs 10:7
7The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
but the name of the wicked will rot.
Word by word
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| English | Hebrew | Sounds like | Grammar | Word study |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The memory | זֵ֣כֶר | zê·ḵer | Noun - masculine singular construct | H2143 remembrance, memorial |
| of the righteous | צַ֭דִּיק | ṣad·dîq | Adjective - masculine singular | H6662 just, righteous |
| is a blessing | לִבְרָכָ֑ה | liḇ·rā·ḵāh | Preposition-l; Noun - feminine singular | H1293 blessing |
| but the name | וְשֵׁ֖ם | wə·šêm | Conjunctive waw; Noun - masculine singular construct | H8034 name |
| of the wicked | רְשָׁעִ֣ים | rə·šā·‘îm | Adjective - masculine plural | H7563 wicked, criminal |
| will rot | יִרְקָֽב׃ | yir·qāḇ | Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | H7537 rot |
Cross-references
Other passages that speak to the same thing. Point at one to read it.
Psalm 112:6 · Luke 1:48 · Mark 14:9 · Psalm 109:13 · 2 Chronicles 24:16 · Psalm 109:15 · Job 18:17 · Psalm 9:5–6
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Scripture text: Berean Standard Bible.