By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
Study Helps
Interpretation
Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down.
Glossary
- City People
- The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).