Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:11

BSB
By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
AKJV
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
CPDV
By the blessing of the just, the city shall be exalted. And by the mouth of the impious, it will be subverted.
ERV
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
NHEB
By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
SMT
By the blessing of the upright the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the unjust it shall be overthrown.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:11

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:11
Summary
Virtuous leadership elevates cities; wicked speech destroys them
Event
Upright bless city; wicked ruin it
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom