Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The memory of the upright is a blessing, but the name of the evil-doer will be turned to dust.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The memory of the righteous [man] shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot.

World English Bible (WEB)

The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The remembrance of the righteous `is' for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot.