Proverbs
Chapters 11:6-12
New International Version Anglicized
6The righteousness of the upright delivers them,but the unfaithful are trapped by evil desires.
7Hopes placed in mortals die with them;all the promise of their power comes to nothing.
8The righteous person is rescued from trouble,and it falls on the wicked instead.
9With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbours,but through knowledge the righteous escape.
10When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices;when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
12Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense,but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.