Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Proverbs 11:1-31
Prosperity; uprightness; generosity (11:1-31)People are foolish to try to get rich by dishonest methods, because dishonesty brings judgment from which riches cannot save (11:1-4). By their blameless conduct, people ensure their ultimate victory; by crookedness they ensure their downfall (5-8). When good people have influence in a city, the citizens live in peace and happiness. But each city also has its troublemakers, who are a nuisance to their neighbours and create unrest in the community... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Proverbs 11:11
Proverbs 11:11. By the blessing of the upright Namely, by their sincere prayers, and wise, wholesome counsels, wherewith they bless their country; the city is exalted In dignity, power, and all kinds of prosperity; but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked By their curses, oaths, blasphemies, and wicked, pernicious counsels, whereby they both provoke God, and mislead men to their own ruin. read more