Proverbs 11:11

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 11:11

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

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KJV

King James Version

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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WEB

World English Bible

By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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ASV

American Standard Version

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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Proverbs 11

⁹ With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹⁰ When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

¹³ A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

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