Proverbs 11:9-11

New Century Version

⁹ With words an evil person can destroy a neighbor,
    but a good person will escape by being resourceful.

¹⁰ When good people succeed, the city is happy.
    When evil people die, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹ Good people bless and build up their city,
    but the wicked can destroy it with their words.