Proverbs 11:9

In context

7When a wicked man dies, his hope perishes, and the expectation set on strength is lost. 8The righteous is rescued from trouble, and the wicked comes into it in his place. 9With his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. 10When it goes well with the righteous, the town rejoices; when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy. 11By the blessing of the upright a town is raised up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.