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1 Kings 11:36
And unto his son will I give one tribe, that David my servant may have a light alway before me in Jerusalem, the city which I have chosen me to put my name there.

2 Kings 19:34
For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

2 Chronicles 24:16
And they buried him in the city of David among the kings, because he had done good in Israel, both toward God, and toward his house.

the name

Job 18:17
His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.

Job 27:23
Men shall clap their hands at him, and shall hiss him out of his place.

Psalm 9:5,6
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever…

but the name of the wicked will rot
In contrast, the wicked, those who live in opposition to God's ways, are not remembered with honor. The term "rot" suggests decay and corruption, indicating that their legacy is one of shame and disgrace. This reflects the biblical principle that sin leads to death and destruction, as seen inRomans 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death." The wicked are often forgotten or remembered negatively because their actions do not contribute to the well-being of others or the glory of God. Historically, the fate of the wicked is illustrated in the stories of figures like King Saul, whose disobedience led to his downfall and tarnished legacy. This phrase serves as a warning and a call to live righteously, aligning one's life with God's will to ensure a lasting and honorable memory.

“The memory of the righteous…” (Proverbs 10:7a)

• God keeps a record of those who fear Him (Malachi 3:16) and promises their remembrance will endure (Psalm 112:6).

• The righteous themselves cultivate lives worth recalling—marked by faith like those listed inHebrews 11 and by deeds such as Dorcas’s acts of charity inActs 9:36–39.

• Their stories continue to strengthen believers just as Paul drew courage from Timothy’s family heritage of faith (2 Timothy 1:5).

• Even after death they “still speak” through their testimony (Hebrews 11:4).

“…is a blessing…” (Proverbs 10:7a)

• Remembering the righteous stirs gratitude, hope, and obedience (Philippians 1:3–6).

• Their legacy brings practical blessing—“A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children” (Proverbs 13:22).

• God Himself blesses the homes of the upright (Proverbs 3:33), ensuring that their influence multiplies.

• The Church thrives on recounting such examples, urging every believer to “consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith” (Hebrews 13:7).

“…but the name of the wicked…” (Proverbs 10:7b)

• Scripture often links a person’s “name” with reputation and character (Ecclesiastes 7:1).

• God warns that evildoers can be erased from memory: “The face of the LORD is against those who do evil, to cut off the memory of them from the earth” (Psalm 34:16).

• Historical examples—like Amalek (Exodus 17:14) or Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1–11)—show how wickedness stains a name for generations.

“…will rot.” (Proverbs 10:7b)

• “Rot” conveys decay and stench; wicked reputations decompose, leaving only disgrace (Job 18:17).

• What appears impressive now will be despised later:Ecclesiastes 8:10 notes the wicked were soon “forgotten in the city.”

• Judas Iscariot’s name evokes betrayal, fulfilling Jesus’ sober words inMatthew 26:24.

• Unlike the incorruptible crown promised to believers (1 Peter 1:4), the wicked inherit shame and oblivion.

Proverbs 10:7 contrasts two lasting outcomes: the righteous leave a fragrance of blessing that God Himself safeguards, while the wicked forfeit even their name, which decays into dishonor. Choosing righteousness means investing in an eternal legacy that blesses others and glorifies the Lord, while rejecting wickedness spares future generations the rot of a tarnished name.