11 By the [a]blessing of the righteous the city is exalted: but it is subverted by the mouth of the wicked.

12 He that despiseth his neighbor, is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding will [b]keep silence.

13 He that goeth about as a slanderer, discovereth a secret: but he that is of a faithful heart, concealeth a matter.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:11 Or, prosperity.
  2. Proverbs 11:12 Will not make light report of others.

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