10 In the good of the righteous a city exulteth, And in the destruction of the wicked 'is' singing. 11 By the blessing of the upright is a city exalted, And by the mouth of the wicked thrown down.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:10-11

Commentary on Proverbs 11:10-11

(Read Proverbs 11:10-11)

Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.