“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
Proverbs 11:11 (KJV) |
Proverbs 11:11
From Proverbs 11, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.