9 With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. 11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. 13 Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
14 Where there is no guidance, a people falls, but in an abundance of counselors there is safety.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:9-14
Commentary on Proverbs 11:9
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Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God's word.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:10-11
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Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:12
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A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:13
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A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it.
Commentary on Proverbs 11:14
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We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others.