Proverbs 11:9-15

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.

¹²The man who has contempt for his friend has no sense, but a man of understanding keeps quiet.

¹³Whoever goes around slandering reveals secrets, but a faithful person keeps a matter covered.

¹⁴Where there is no wise direction, a nation falls, but victory comes by consulting many advisors.

¹⁵Whoever guarantees a loan for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but the one who hates giving a pledge in that kind of promise is safe.