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Proverbs 11:10
When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
Proverbs 11:10 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 11:10 in other translations
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
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In context
7 At the death of an upright man his hope does not come to an end, but the hope of the evil-doer comes to destruction.
8 The upright man is taken out of trouble, and in his place comes the sinner.
9 With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
10 When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
12 He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
13 He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
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