The righteous escapeth out of trouble, and the wicked shall come in his [a]stead.

An [b]hypocrite with his mouth hurteth his neighbor: but the righteous shall be delivered by knowledge.

10 In the prosperity of the righteous the city [c]rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is joy.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:8 That is, shall enter into trouble.
  2. Proverbs 11:9 A dissembler that pretendeth friendship, but is a privy enemy.
  3. Proverbs 11:10 The country is blessed, where there are godly men, and they ought to rejoice when the wicked are taken away.

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