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11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
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Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
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Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.
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A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.
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For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.
15 He who is guarantor for a stranger will surely suffer for it, But he who hates being a guarantor is secure.
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Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, And ruthless men attain riches.
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A kindhearted woman gains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
17 The merciful man does himself good, But the cruel man does himself harm.
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Those who are kind benefit themselves, but the cruel bring ruin on themselves.
18 The wicked earns deceptive wages, But he who sows righteousness gets a true reward.
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A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.
19 He who is steadfast in righteousness will attain to life, And he who pursues evil will bring about his own death.
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Truly the righteous attain life, but whoever pursues evil finds death.
20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD , But the blameless in their walk are His delight.
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The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.
21 Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished, But the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.
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Be sure of this: The wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will go free.
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