Proverbs 11:11

"When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting."

Key Reflection

This verse suggests that the well-being and prosperity of righteous individuals bring joy to an entire community, while the downfall of wicked people is celebrated with jubilation. It highlights the interconnectedness between individual morality and communal flourishing, emphasizing how ethical behavior benefits society as a whole.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The blessing of the upright -Probably the prayers which he offers for the good of the city in which he dwells, and which avail to preserve it from destruction (compareGenesis 18:23-33); or “the blessing which God gives the upright.”

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