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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 11) Proverbs 11:9 KJV
"An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered."
Proverbs Chapter 11, Verse 9
Proverbs 11:9 in Context (Verses 6–12 KJV)
6
The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
7
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
8
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.*