Proverbs 11:9

An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:9

BSB
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
AKJV
An hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
CPDV
The pretender deceives his friend by mouth. But the just shall be freed by knowledge.
ERV
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
NHEB
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
SMT
With the mouth the profane will destroy his neighbor: and by knowledge, shall the just one be delivered.

Commentary for Proverbs 11:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 11:9
Summary
Hypocrites harm others; knowledge protects the virtuous
Event
Hypocrisy destroys; knowledge saves
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom