Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
In Context
10When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
12Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Cross References
Genesis 45:8Therefore it was not you who sent me here, but God, who has made me a father to Pharaoh—lord of all his household and ruler over all the land of Egypt.
2 Chronicles 32:20In response, King Hezekiah and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz cried out to heaven in prayer,
Esther 9:1On the thirteenth day of the twelfth month, the month of Adar, the king’s command and edict were to be executed. On this day the enemies of the Jews had hoped to overpower them, but their plan was overturned and the Jews overpowered those who hated them.
Proverbs 14:34Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.
Ecclesiastes 9:15Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:11-12
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity; but… Read the whole commentary →