11. Exalted. Here is the reason for the rejoicing expressed in the previous verse. The actions of the righteous inhabitants exalt the city by winning the friendship of men of other cities and nations and by bringing the blessing of God upon the community. The selfish and mischievous deeds of the wicked stir up trouble in the city and bring the judgments of God and man upon the city. Had Lot been able to muster nine other righteous men, the sinful city of Sodom would have been spared (Gen. 18:20-32). The repentance of the men of Nineveh spared that city (Jonah 3:5-10; 4:11).