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.

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

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

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

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