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Proverbs 11:6-11 English Standard Version (ESV)

6. The righteousness of the upright delivers them,but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust.

7. When the wicked dies, his hope will perish,and the expectation of wealth perishes too.

8. The righteous is delivered from trouble,and the wicked walks into it instead.

9. With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor,but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.

10. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices,and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness.

11. By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.