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

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.

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!”

Job 22:30

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

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 14:34

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

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.

Proverbs 29:8

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

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.

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.