11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(A)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(B)

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(C)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(D)

13 A gossip betrays a confidence,(E)
    but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.(F)

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11 By the blessing of the upright the city is (A)exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He who [a]is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 (B)A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit (C)conceals a matter.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart