Proverbs 11:11-13

Good News Translation

¹¹A city becomes great when the righteous give it their blessing; but a city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.

¹²It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.

¹³No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret, but you can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy.

Proverbs 11:11-13

New International Version

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

¹²Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,^(C)
but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.^(D)

¹³A gossip betrays a confidence,^(E)
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(F)

Good News Translation (GNT)

New International Version (NIV)