Prov.11.9

The loose tongue of the godless spreads destruction; the common sense of the godly preserves them.

Prov.11.9

With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.

Prov.11.9

The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

Prov.11.9

Evil words destroy one's friends; wise discernment rescues the godly.

Prov.11.10

When it goes well for good people, the whole town cheers; when it goes badly for bad people, the town celebrates.

Prov.11.10

When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Prov.11.10

When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

Prov.11.10

The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the godless die.

Prov.11.11

When right-living people bless the city, it flourishes; evil talk turns it into a ghost town in no time.

Prov.11.11

Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.

Prov.11.11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted, But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Prov.11.11

Upright citizens bless a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

Prov.11.12

Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.

Prov.11.12

A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.

Prov.11.12

He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

Prov.11.12

It is foolish to belittle a neighbor; a person with good sense remains silent.

Prov.11.13

A gadabout gossip can't be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won't violate a confidence.

Prov.11.13

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.

Prov.11.13

A talebearer reveals secrets, But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

Prov.11.13

A gossip goes around revealing secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.

Prov.11.14

Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances.

Prov.11.14

For lack of guidance a nation falls, but many advisers make victory sure.

Prov.11.14

Where there is no counsel, the people fall; But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

Prov.11.14

Without wise leadership, a nation falls; with many counselors, there is safety.

Prov.11.15

Whoever makes deals with strangers is sure to get burned; if you keep a cool head, you'll avoid rash bargains.

Prov.11.15

He who puts up security for another will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to strike hands in pledge is safe.

Prov.11.15

He who is surety for a stranger will suffer, But one who hates being surety is secure.

Prov.11.15

Guaranteeing a loan for a stranger is dangerous; it is better to refuse than to suffer later.

Prov.11.16

A woman of gentle grace gets respect, but men of rough violence grab for loot.

Prov.11.16

A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth.

Prov.11.16

A gracious woman retains honor, But ruthless men retain riches.

Prov.11.16

Beautiful women obtain wealth, and violent men get rich.

Prov.11.17

When you're kind to others, you help yourself; when you're cruel to others, you hurt yourself.

Prov.11.17

A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself.

Prov.11.17

The merciful man does good for his own soul, But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

Prov.11.17

Your own soul is nourished when you are kind, but you destroy yourself when you are cruel.

Prov.11.18

Bad work gets paid with a bad check; good work gets solid pay.

Prov.11.18

The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.

Prov.11.18

The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.

Prov.11.18

Evil people get rich for the moment, but the reward of the godly will last.