9 With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous.
10 The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die. 11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.
12 It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. 13 A gossip goes around telling secrets, but those who are trustworthy can keep a confidence.
14 Without wise leadership, a nation falls; there is safety in having many advisers.
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.