Proverbs 11:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When God blesses his people, their city prospers, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.

Cross References

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.

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.”

Job 22:30

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

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 neighbours. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 14:34

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

Proverbs 28:2

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

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.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

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

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.