Proverbs 11:9

Contemporary English Version 1995

Dishonest people use gossip to destroy their neighbors; good people are protected by their own good sense.

Cross References

1 John 2:27

But Christ has blessed you with the Holy Spirit. Now the Spirit stays in you, and you don't need any teachers. The Spirit is truthful and teaches you everything. So stay one in your heart with Christ, just as the Spirit has taught you to do.

1 John 2:21

I did not need to write you about the truth, since you already know it. You also know that liars do not belong to the truth.

Acts 20:30

Some of your own people will tell lies to win over the Lord's followers.

Psalm 55:12

My enemies are not the ones who sneer and make fun. I could put up with that or even hide from them.

Matthew 7:15

Watch out for false prophets! They dress up like sheep, but inside they are wolves who have come to attack you.

Job 34:30

But still, he punishes rulers who abuse their people.

Job 8:13

Such is the hopeless future of all who turn from God

1 Kings 22:6

Ahab sent for about 400 prophets and asked, “Should I attack the Syrians at Ramoth?” “Yes!” the prophets answered. “The Lord will help you defeat them.”

Mark 13:14

Someday you will see that “Horrible Thing” where it should not be. Everyone who reads this must try to understand! If you are living in Judea at that time, run to the mountains.

Proverbs 11:6

Honesty can keep you safe, but if you can't be trusted, you trap yourself.

Proverbs 11:8

Trouble goes right past the Lord's people and strikes the wicked.

Proverbs 16:29

Don't trust violent people. They will mislead you to do the wrong thing.