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Proverbs 11:9-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Proverbs 11:9-14
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
9 By a word the impious ruin their neighbors,(A)
but through their knowledge the just are rescued.[a]
10 When the just prosper, the city rejoices;(B)
when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11 Through the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
but through the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
12 Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense,
but the intelligent keep silent.
13 One who slanders reveals secrets,(C)
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance a people falls;
security lies in many counselors.(D)
Footnotes
- 11:9 What the wicked express harms others; what the righteous leave unsaid protects. Verses 9–14 are related in theme: the effect of good and bad people, especially their words, on their community.
Proverbs 11:9-14
New King James Version
Proverbs 11:9-14
New King James Version
9 The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.
10 (A)When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is (B)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.
14 (E)Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart
Proverbs 11:9-14
New International Version
Proverbs 11:9-14
New International Version
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(A)
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(B)
when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(C)
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(D)
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(E)
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