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Proverbs 11:9

An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

Verse in context — Proverbs 11

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

An hypocrite with [his] mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

10

When it goeth well with the righteous, 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.

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