Proverbs 11:12
“He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace.”
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Proverbs 11:12 Context
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the citie reioyceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked. 12He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace. 13A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter. 14Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 11:12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- King James Version
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- American Standard Version (1901)
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
- Basic English Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- Darby Bible
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- Webster's Bible
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
- World English Bible
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 11:12
11:12 Despiseth - Which he shews by contemptuous or reproachful expressions. Holdeth peace - Forbears all such expressions, and silently and patiently bears those reproaches.