Proverbs Chapter 11 verse 11 Holy Bible
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.
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Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 11. - This verse gives the reason of the rejoicing on the two occasions just mentioned (comp. Proverbs 14:34; Proverbs 28:12). By the blessing of the upright; i.e. their righteous acts, counsels, sad prayers (Wisd. 6:24). By the mouth of the wicked. Their impious language and evil advice, bring ruin upon a city.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(11) By the blessing of the upright.--Especially by their prayers, which, like Abraham (Genesis 18:23, sqq.), and the Jews of the captivity (Jeremiah 29:7; Ezra 6:10) they offer for those with whom they live.By the mouth of the wicked--i.e., by the "cursing, deceit, and fraud" with which his mouth is filled (Psalm 10:7).He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour.--A warning against rash judgments (Matthew 7:1-2). It displays a want of intelligence, very noticeable in uneducated people, not to be able to understand other people's difficulties; but "a man of understanding holdeth his peace," not being rash to condemn, as well knowing that he may be mistaken in his estimate of another, and of the wisest course to be pursued. . . .
