Proverbs 11:8-10
GOD’S WORD Translation
8 A righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and a wicked person takes his place.
9 With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor,
but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.
10 When righteous people prosper, a city is glad.
When wicked people die, there are songs of joy.
Proverbs 11:8-10
New International Version
8 The righteous person is rescued from trouble,
and it falls on the wicked instead.(A)
9 With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors,
but through knowledge the righteous escape.(B)
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