Proverbs 11:11

God's Word

With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.

Cross References

Proverbs 14:34

Righteousness lifts up a nation, but sin is a disgrace in any society.

Proverbs 29:8

Mockers create an uproar in a city, but wise people turn away anger.

James 3:6

The tongue is that kind of flame. It is a world of evil among the parts of our bodies, and it completely contaminates our bodies. The tongue sets our lives on fire, and is itself set on fire from hell.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

A poor, wise person was found in that town. He saved the town using his wisdom. But no one remembered that poor person.

Job 22:30

He will rescue one who is not innocent. That person will be rescued by your purity.”

2 Samuel 20:1

A good-for-nothing man by the name of Sheba, Bichri’s son, from the tribe of Benjamin happened to be at Gilgal. He blew a ram’s horn ⌞to announce⌟, “We have no share in David’s kingdom. We won’t receive an inheritance from Jesse’s son. Everyone to his own tent, Israel!”

Genesis 45:8

It wasn’t you who sent me here, but God. He has made me ⌞like⌟ a father to Pharaoh, lord over his entire household, and ruler of Egypt.

Proverbs 11:10

When righteous people prosper, a city is glad. When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.

Proverbs 11:12

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

Proverbs 28:2

When a country is in revolt, it has many rulers, but only with a person who has understanding and knowledge will it last a long time.