Proverbs 11:9-18
With their words ungodly people destroy their neighbors.
But those who do what is right escape because of their knowledge.
When those who do right succeed, their city is glad.
When those who do wrong die, people shout for joy.
The blessing of honest people builds up a city.
But the words of sinners destroy it.
Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense.
But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.
Those who talk about others will tell secrets.
But those who can be trusted keep the secrets of others.
Without guidance a nation falls.
But many good advisers can bring victory to a nation.
Whoever promises to pay for what someone else owes will certainly suffer.
But a person who doesn’t agree to pay someone else’s bill is safe.
A woman who has a kind heart gains honor.
But men who are not kind gain only wealth.
Those who are kind benefit themselves.
But mean people bring ruin on themselves.
An evil person really earns nothing.
But the one who plants what is right will certainly be rewarded.
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