American Standard Version
"By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. "
— Proverbs 11:11, American Standard Version
“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
“By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
“A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.”
“By the blessing of the just the city shall be exalted: and by the mouth of the wicked it shall be overthrown.”
“By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.”
“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
The righteous is delivered out of trouble; And the wicked cometh in his stead.
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.