Verse Comparison: Proverbs 11:11
American Standard Version
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Amplified® Bible
By the blessing of the influence of the upright {and} God's favor [because of them] the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Contemporary English Version
When God blesses his people, their city prospers, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.
Darby English Version
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Good News Bible
A city becomes great when the righteous give it their blessing; but a city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.
King James Version
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
New International Version
Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted,
but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.
New King James Version
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
By the blessing of the upright God exalts a city , But the mouth of the wicked tears it down.
Revised Standard Version
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.
