Proverbs 11:11

Contemporary English Version 1995

Good people bring prosperity to their city, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:34

Doing right brings honor to a nation, but sin brings disgrace.

Proverbs 29:8

Sneering at others is a spark that sets a city on fire; using good sense can put out the flames of anger.

James 3:6

The tongue is like a spark. It is an evil power that dirties the rest of the body and sets a person's entire life on fire with flames that come from hell itself.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

But the city was saved by the wisdom of a poor person who was soon forgotten.

Job 22:30

Even those who are guilty will be forgiven, because you obey God.

2 Samuel 20:1

A troublemaker from the tribe of Benjamin was there. His name was Sheba the son of Bichri, and he blew a trumpet to get everyone's attention. Then he said, “People of Israel, David the son of Jesse doesn't belong to us! Let's go home.”

Genesis 45:8

After all, you weren't really the ones who sent me here—it was God. He made me the highest official in the king's court and placed me over all Egypt.

Proverbs 11:10

When honest people prosper and the wicked disappear, the whole city celebrates.

Proverbs 11:12

It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbors. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 28:2

In time of civil war there are many leaders, but a sensible leader restores law and order.