Proverbs 11:7-11

⁷When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes and the hope that was in his strength comes to nothing.

⁸The righteous person is kept away from trouble and it comes upon the wicked instead.

⁹With his mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge righteous people are kept safe.

¹⁰When righteous people prosper, a city rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹Through the good gifts of those who please God, the city becomes great; by the mouth of the wicked, the city is torn down.