Proverbs 11:11

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹¹A city is built up by the blessing of the upright,^(A)
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.^(B)

Proverbs 11:11

New International Version

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

⁴By justice a king brings stability to a land,^(A)
but a man who demands “contributions”^[a]
demolishes it.^(B)

Proverbs 29:4 The Hb word for “contributions” usually refers to offerings in worship.

⁴By justice a king gives a country stability,^(A)
but those who are greedy for^[a] bribes tear it down.

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)