Proverbs 11:11-13

New International Reader's Version

¹¹The blessing of honest people builds up a city.
But the words of sinners destroy it.

¹²Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense.
But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.

¹³Those who talk about others will tell secrets.
But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.

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Proverbs 11:11-13

New King James Version

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

¹²He 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

Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart

Proverbs 11:11-13

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)

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

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

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Proverbs 11:11-13

English Standard Version

¹¹By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
    but ^(A)by the mouth of the wicked ^(B)it is overthrown.
¹²Whoever ^(C)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
    but a man of understanding remains silent.
¹³Whoever ^(D)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
    but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.