Lux Domini

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
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What does Proverbs 11:11 mean?

Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.

Key themes

Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyFear of the Lord

Read with

Keep this verse inside Proverbs 11:10-11 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Proverbs 11:10Philippians 4:6Isaiah 41:10Proverbs 1:7

Related topics

Bible verses about anxiety and fearBible verses about wisdomBible verses about justice and mercy

Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).