10 The whole city celebrates when the godly succeed; they shout for joy when the wicked die. 11 Upright citizens are good for a city and make it prosper, but the talk of the wicked tears it apart.

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.