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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />With their mouths the godless destroy their neighbors, but through knowledge the righteous escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />With their words, the godless destroy their friends, but knowledge will rescue the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man would destroy his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />An hypocrite with <i>his</i> mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />The hypocrite with <i>his</i> mouth destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />With <i>his</i> mouth the godless person destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />With <i>his</i> mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />With <i>his</i> mouth the godless man corrupts his neighbor, But through knowledge the righteous will be rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, But through knowledge <i>and</i> discernment the righteous will be rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Dishonest people use gossip to destroy their neighbors; good people are protected by their own good sense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/11.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />With his talk a godless person can ruin his neighbor, but righteous people are rescued by knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />You can be ruined by the talk of godless people, but the wisdom of the righteous can save you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />By what he says, the godless person can destroy his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous escape.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />With his speech the godless person destroys his neighbor, but by knowledge the righteous will be delivered. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />A hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth the godless man destroys his neighbor, but the righteous will be delivered through knowledge. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />A hypocrite corrupts his friend with the mouth, "" And the righteous are drawn out by knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> With the mouth a hypocrite corrupteth his friend, And by knowledge the righteous are drawn out.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With the mouth the profane will destroy his neighbor: and by knowledge, shall the just one be delivered.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The dissembler with his mouth deceiveth his friend: but the just shall be delivered by knowledge. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The pretender deceives his friend by mouth. But the just shall be freed by knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />By a word the impious ruin their neighbors, but through their knowledge the just are rescued. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />With their mouths the godless would destroy their neighbors, but by knowledge the righteous are delivered.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With his mouth a wicked man destroys his neighbor; but through knowledge shall the righteous be strengthened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />With his mouth an evil one destroys his neighbor, and by knowledge the righteous shall be strengthened.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />With his mouth the impious man destroyeth his neighbour; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In the mouth of ungodly men is a snare to citizens: but the understanding of righteous men is prosperous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/11-9.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=1960" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/11.htm">Dishonest Scales</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">8</span>The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in. <span class="reftext">9</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6310.htm" title="6310: bə·p̄eh (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Mouth. From pa'ah; the mouth, whether literal or figurative; specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially according to.">With his mouth</a> <a href="/hebrew/2611.htm" title="2611: ḥā·nêp̄ (N-ms) -- Profane, irreligious. From chaneph; soiled, impious.">the ungodly man</a> <a href="/hebrew/7843.htm" title="7843: yaš·ḥiṯ (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- Perhaps to go to ruin. A primitive root; to decay, i.e. ruin.">destroys</a> <a href="/hebrew/7453.htm" title="7453: rê·‘ê·hū (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Friend, companion, fellow. Or reya2; from ra'ah; an associate.">his neighbor,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1847.htm" title="1847: ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ (Conj-w, Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Knowledge. From yada'; knowledge.">but through knowledge</a> <a href="/hebrew/6662.htm" title="6662: ṣad·dî·qîm (Adj-mp) -- Just, righteous. From tsadaq; just.">the righteous</a> <a href="/hebrew/2502.htm" title="2502: yê·ḥā·lê·ṣū (V-Nifal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to pull off; hence to strip, To depart; by implication, to deliver, equip; present, strengthen.">are rescued.</a> </span><span class="reftext">10</span>When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-8.htm">James 3:8</a></span><br />but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-9.htm">James 3:9-10</a></span><br />With the tongue we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God’s likeness. / Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-36.htm">Matthew 12:36-37</a></span><br />But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. / For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-10.htm">1 Peter 3:10</a></span><br />For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-13.htm">Romans 3:13</a></span><br />“Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-16.htm">2 Timothy 2:16</a></span><br />But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/titus/3-2.htm">Titus 3:2</a></span><br />to malign no one, and to be peaceable and gentle, showing full consideration to everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-13.htm">Psalm 34:13</a></span><br />Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2-4</a></span><br />Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/64-3.htm">Psalm 64:3</a></span><br />who sharpen their tongues like swords and aim their bitter words like arrows,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/101-5.htm">Psalm 101:5</a></span><br />Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haughty eyes and a proud heart, I will not endure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalm 140:3</a></span><br />They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">An hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/13-18.htm">1 Kings 13:18-22</a></b></br> He said unto him, I <i>am</i> a prophet also as thou <i>art</i>; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. <i>But</i> he lied unto him… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_kings/22-6.htm">1 Kings 22:6,22-23</a></b></br> Then the king of Israel gathered the prophets together, about four hundred men, and said unto them, Shall I go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall I forbear? And they said, Go up; for the Lord shall deliver <i>it</i> into the hand of the king… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-13.htm">Job 8:13</a></b></br> So <i>are</i> the paths of all that forget God; and the hypocrite's hope shall perish:</p><p class="hdg">through</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/2-10.htm">Proverbs 2:10-16</a></b></br> When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/4-5.htm">Proverbs 4:5,6</a></b></br> Get wisdom, get understanding: forget <i>it</i> not; neither decline from the words of my mouth… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-23.htm">Proverbs 6:23,24</a></b></br> For the commandment <i>is</i> a lamp; and the law <i>is</i> light; and reproofs of instruction <i>are</i> the way of life: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Corrupteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Destroys</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-21.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-12.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-7.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/job/34-30.htm">Hypocrite</a> <a href="/psalms/74-22.htm">Impious</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-3.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-29.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/147-18.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-8.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Corrupteth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Delivered</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-25.htm">Destroy</a> <a href="/proverbs/29-3.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/proverbs/18-9.htm">Destroys</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-21.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-6.htm">Godless</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-17.htm">Hypocrite</a> <a href="/matthew/9-3.htm">Impious</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-11.htm">Mouth</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Neighbor</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-12.htm">Neighbour</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-17.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-10.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">On Deception</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor</b><br>This phrase highlights the power of words and their potential for harm. In biblical context, the tongue is often depicted as a tool that can either build up or tear down (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>). The ungodly man, lacking reverence for God, uses his speech to harm others, reflecting a heart that is not aligned with divine wisdom. Historically, the ancient Near Eastern cultures placed significant emphasis on the spoken word, understanding it as a force that could shape reality. This aligns with the biblical view that words have the power to bless or curse (<a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a>). The destructive nature of the ungodly man's words can be seen as a reflection of the deceit and malice that are contrary to the character of God, who is truth (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<p><b>but through knowledge the righteous are rescued</b><br>In contrast, this phrase emphasizes the protective power of knowledge, particularly knowledge rooted in the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). The righteous, those who live in accordance with God's will, find deliverance through understanding and discernment. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but is deeply connected to a relationship with God and adherence to His commandments. The concept of rescue or deliverance is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with God's intervention on behalf of His people (<a href="/psalms/34-19.htm">Psalm 34:19</a>). This deliverance can be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate source of salvation and wisdom for believers (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a>). The righteous are preserved not by their own strength but by their reliance on divine wisdom and understanding.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ungodly_man.htm">The Ungodly Man</a></b><br>This refers to a person who lacks reverence for God and often acts in ways that are contrary to God's will. In this context, the ungodly man uses his words to harm others.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_neighbor.htm">The Neighbor</a></b><br>Represents those who are in close proximity or relationship with the ungodly man. The neighbor is vulnerable to the destructive power of the ungodly man's words.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a></b><br>Individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and principles. They are characterized by their pursuit of wisdom and knowledge.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/knowledge.htm">Knowledge</a></b><br>In the Hebrew context, "knowledge" (da'ath) implies a deep understanding and discernment that comes from God. It is not merely intellectual but also moral and spiritual.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/r/rescue.htm">Rescue</a></b><br>The act of being saved or delivered from harm. In this verse, it signifies the protection and deliverance that comes from living righteously and possessing godly knowledge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_words.htm">The Power of Words</a></b><br>Words have the power to destroy or build up. As believers, we must be mindful of how we use our words, ensuring they align with God's truth and love.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_knowledge.htm">The Importance of Godly Knowledge</a></b><br>Pursuing knowledge that is rooted in God's Word is essential for living a righteous life. This knowledge provides discernment and protection against the destructive influence of ungodly speech.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_ungodliness.htm">Guarding Against Ungodliness</a></b><br>We must be vigilant in guarding our hearts and minds against ungodly influences that can lead us to harm others with our words.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_righteousness_in_deliverance.htm">The Role of Righteousness in Deliverance</a></b><br>Living a righteous life, characterized by obedience to God and pursuit of His wisdom, leads to deliverance and protection from harm.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a></b><br>As part of a Christian community, we should hold each other accountable for our words and encourage one another to speak life and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_suicide.htm">What defines true righteousness according to the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_white_lies.htm">What does the Bible say about telling white lies?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_proverbs_9_10_align_with_secular_wisdom.htm">Proverbs 9:10 asserts 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.' How does this claim align with secular approaches to wisdom and knowledge that require no fear of a deity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_zion's_role_in_prophecy.htm">How can young people stay on the right path?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) <span class= "bld">An hypocrite.--</span>Rather, <span class= "ital">the impure, profane.</span><p><span class= "bld">Through knowledge.--</span>The just, by the knowledge given them by God, shall see through the fraud.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 9.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">An hypocrite</span> (<span class="accented">chaneph</span>); <span class="accented">simulator</span>, Vulgate. So translated continually in Job, <span class="accented">e.g.</span> 8:13; 13:16, etc. Others take it to mean "profane," "godless." Such a man, by his falsehoods, insinuations, and slanders, destroys his neighbour as far as he is able (<a href="/proverbs/12-6.htm">Proverbs 12:6</a>). Septuagint, "In the mouth of the wicked is a snare for fellow citizens." Through knowledge. By the knowledge which the just possess, and which they display by judicious counsel, peace and safety are secured. Septuagint, "Knowledge affords an easy path (<span class="greek">εὔοδος</span>) for the just." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/11-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">With his mouth</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּפֶ֗ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·p̄eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6310.htm">Strong's 6310: </a> </span><span class="str2">The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the ungodly man</span><br /><span class="heb">חָ֭נֵף</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·nêp̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2611.htm">Strong's 2611: </a> </span><span class="str2">Profane, irreligious</span><br /><br /><span class="word">destroys</span><br /><span class="heb">יַשְׁחִ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(yaš·ḥiṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7843.htm">Strong's 7843: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perhaps to go to ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his neighbor,</span><br /><span class="heb">רֵעֵ֑הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(rê·‘ê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7453.htm">Strong's 7453: </a> </span><span class="str2">Friend, companion, fellow</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but through knowledge</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֝בְדַ֗עַת</span> <span class="translit">(ū·ḇə·ḏa·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1847.htm">Strong's 1847: </a> </span><span class="str2">Knowledge</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the righteous</span><br /><span class="heb">צַדִּיקִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ṣad·dî·qîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6662.htm">Strong's 6662: </a> </span><span class="str2">Just, righteous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are rescued.</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחָלֵֽצוּ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥā·lê·ṣū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2502.htm">Strong's 2502: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pull off, to strip, to depart, to deliver, equip, present, strengthen</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/11-9.htm">Proverbs 11:9 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/11-9.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:9 With his mouth the godless man destroys (Prov. 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