10 (A)When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is (B)exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit. lacks heart

10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;(A)
    when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.(B)

11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,(C)
    but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.(D)

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(E)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(F)

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