Proverbs 11:12 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

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

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 Cross References

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king's command was, “Do not answer him.”

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but he who restrains his lips is prudent.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing hidden.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor is a sinner, but happy is he who is kind to the poor.

Proverbs 6:32

He who commits adultery has no sense; he who does it destroys himself.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all this, and they scoffed at him.

Luke 18:9

He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous and despised others:

1 Peter 2:23

When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he trusted to him who judges justly.

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your mouth now, you who said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?’ Are not these the men whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some worthless fellows said, “How can this man save us?” And they despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his peace.