Proverbs 11:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:11 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:11 — KJV
“By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.”
— Proverbs 11:11 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:11 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:11
“Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:11: blessing, mouth, wicked
“The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:11: upright, mouth, wicked
“The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:11: upright, overthrown, wicked
“Not for thy righteousness, or for the uprightness of thine heart, dost thou go to possess their land: but for the wickedness of these nations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee, and that he may perform the word which the LORD sware unto thy fathers, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:11: upright, wicked
“And Hannah prayed, and said, My heart rejoiceth in the LORD, mine horn is exalted in the LORD: my mouth is enlarged over mine enemies; because I rejoice in thy salvation.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:11: exalted, mouth
Pray Proverbs 11:11
Generate a Prayer from Proverbs 11:11
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse