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Scripture Context
Proverbs 11:5 - Proverbs 11:15
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way; but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
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 A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor; 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 neighbor; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets; but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; and he that hateth suretyship is sure.