Proverbs 11:9

Dishonest Scales · Proverbs 11:1–31
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Translations

Modern
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
Traditional
An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.
Literal
With the mouth a godless one destroys his neighbor, and with knowledge righteous ones will be delivered.
Latin
Simulator ore decipit amicum suum; justi autem liberabuntur scientia.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.

Parallels

Deuteronomy 25:13–16 Ezekiel 45:10–12

Glossary

Proverbs, Book of

Topics

Annoying People Being Falsely Accused Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Hypocrites: Destroy Others by Slander Slander is Destructive Slander: Hypocrites Addicted To Slander: Hypocrites Habitually Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to