9 With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.
10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices; and when the wicked perish, there is jubilation. 11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent. 13 A gossip goes about telling secrets, but one who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a confidence.
14 Where there is no guidance, a nation 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.