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Proverbs 11:9
A hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Proverbs 11:9 · Webster Bible
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Proverbs 11:9 in other translations
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.
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In context
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in [their own] naughtiness.
7 When a wicked man dieth, [his] expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust [men] perisheth.
8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
9 A hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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