Proverbs 11:10 meaning and explanation

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 11:10, Berean Standard Bible

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This proverb is a general observation from Israel's wisdom teachers about how a community fares when its people live well or badly. Righteousness is not private: when honest and generous people thrive, the whole city benefits and celebrates, because their conduct builds up public life.

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