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Proverbs 11:11-23 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

11. By the blessing of the just, the city shall be exalted. And by the mouth of the impious, it will be subverted.

12. Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.

13. Whoever walks dishonestly reveals secrets. But whoever is of a faithful soul conceals what is confided by a friend.

14. Where there is no governor, the people shall fall. But where there is much counsel, well-being shall be.

15. He will be afflicted with evil, who provides a guarantee for an outsider. But whoever is wary of traps shall be secure.

16. A gracious woman shall discover glory. And the robust will have wealth.

17. A merciful man benefits his own soul. But whoever is cruel casts out even his close relatives.

18. The impious does work with inconstancy. But for the sower of justice, there is the reward of faithfulness.

19. Clemency prepares life. And the pursuit of evils prepares death.

20. A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.

21. Hand in hand, the evil shall not be innocent. But the offspring of the just shall be saved.

22. A beautiful and senseless woman is like a gold ring in the snout of a swine.

23. The desire of the just is entirely good. The anticipation of the impious is fury.

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