Proverbs 11:9 meaning and explanation
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Proverbs 11:9, Berean Standard Bible
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This couplet belongs to a collection of Solomon's proverbs contrasting the speech of the wicked with the speech of the righteous. The first line describes the harm a godless person can do with words alone, slandering or deceiving a neighbor and ruining his reputation or circumstances.
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