Proverbs 11:9-14 - Heartlight

⁹With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor,

but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

¹⁰When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices,

and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹By the blessing of the upright a city is built up,

but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

¹²Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment,

but a man of understanding remains silent.

¹³A gossip reveals a secret,

but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

¹⁴For lack of guidance, a nation falls,

but with many counselors comes deliverance.

— Proverbs 11:9-14

(BSB)

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