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Proverbs 11:7-9
Living Bible
Proverbs 11:7-9
Living Bible
7 When an evil man dies, his hopes all perish, for they are based upon this earthly life.
8 God rescues good men from danger while letting the wicked fall into it.
9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds.[a]
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- Proverbs 11:9 Evil words destroy; godly skill rebuilds, or “When a godless man slanders his neighbor, the charges won’t stick because everyone knows his reputation.”
Proverbs 11:7-9
New International Version
Proverbs 11:7-9
New International Version
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.(C)
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(D)
Footnotes
- Proverbs 11:7 Two Hebrew manuscripts; most Hebrew manuscripts, Vulgate, Syriac and Targum When the wicked die, their hope perishes; / all they expected from
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