Proverbs 11:9-11

The Voice

⁹ The words of the godless ruin those close to them,
    but through insight the right-living are spared.
¹⁰ When prosperity comes to those who do right, the whole city celebrates;
    but when the wicked get their just punishment, there is joyous cheering.
¹¹ A city thrives through the blessing of those living right,
    but the words of a wrongdoer will bring it to ruin.