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Proverbs 11:9 — Meaning and Application
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King James Version
" An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. "
Proverbs 11:9
Verse in Context
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When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.
The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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Proverbs 11:1
"A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight."
Proverbs 11:2
"When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom."
Proverbs 11:3
"The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy"
Proverbs 11:4
"Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death."
Proverbs 11:5
"The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness."
Proverbs 11:6
"The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness."
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