Proverbs 11:10-14

10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Cross References 10

  • 1. S 2 Kings 11:20; Proverbs 28:12
  • 2. S Esther 8:17
  • 3. Proverbs 14:34
  • 4. Proverbs 29:8
  • 5. Proverbs 14:21
  • 6. S Job 6:24
  • 7. Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 20:19; 1 Timothy 5:13
  • 8. S Proverbs 10:14
  • 9. Proverbs 20:18
  • 10. S 2 Samuel 15:34; Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 24:6
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