Proverbs 11:12 - Easy To Read Version

¹² A person without good sense says bad things about his neighbors. But a wise man knows when to be quiet.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Common English Bible

¹² Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent.

Proverbs 11:12 Referencias Cruzadas

1 Peter 2:23

People said bad things to Christ, but he did not say bad things to them. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten (speak against) the people. No! Christ let God take care of him. God is the One who judges rightly.

Proverbs 10:19

A person who talks too much gets himself into trouble. A wise person learns to be quiet.

Luke 18:9

There were some people that thought that they were very good. These people acted like they were better than other people. Jesus used this story to teach them:

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees {\cf2\super [262]} were listening to all these things. The Pharisees criticized Jesus because they all loved money.

Proverbs 14:21

You should not think bad things about your neighbors. If you want to be happy, be kind to those poor people.

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent. They did not say a word to the commander because King Hezekiah had given them a command. He said, “Don’t say anything to him.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some troublemakers said, “How can this man save us?” They said bad things about Saul and refused to bring gifts to him. But Saul said nothing.

Judges 9:38

Zebul said to Gaal, “Why aren’t you bragging now? You said, ‘Who is Abimelech? Why should we obey him?’ You made fun of these men. Now go out and fight them.”

Proverbs 6:32

But a man who does the sin of adultery is foolish. He is destroying himself—he himself causes his own destruction!

Proverbs 11:11

A city becomes great when the honest people living there give it their blessing. But the things an evil person says can destroy a city.

Proverbs 11:13

Any person who tells secrets about other people can’t be trusted. But a person that can be trusted does not spread gossip.