Proverbs 11:11
“By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked.”
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Proverbs 11:11 Context
9An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the iust be deliuered. 10When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked. 12He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace. 13A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- King James Version
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- American Standard Version (1901)
By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
- Basic English Bible
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- Darby Bible
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- Webster's Bible
By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- World English Bible
By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.
- Youngs Literal Bible
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:11
11:11 The blessing - Wherewith they bless the city, by their sincere prayers, and wise and wholesome counsels. The mouth - By their curses, and oaths, and blasphemies, and wicked counsels.