Proverbs 11:12 - The Scriptures 2009

¹² He who lacks heart despises his neighbour, But a man of understanding keeps silence.

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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 Cross References

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and did not answer him a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, Transgression is not absent, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the straight the city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wrong it is overthrown.

Proverbs 11:13

A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.

Proverbs 6:32

He who commits adultery with a woman lacks heart; He who does it destroys his own life.

Luke 16:14

And the Pharisees, who loved silver, also heard all this, and were sneering at Him,

Luke 18:9

And He also spoke this parable to some who relied on themselves that they were righteous, and looking down on others:

1 Peter 2:23

who, being reviled, did not revile in return; suffering, did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Judges 9:38

And Zeḇul said to him, “Now where is your mouth with which you said, ‘Who is Aḇimeleḵ, that we should serve him?’ Are not these the people whom you despised? I beg you, go out and fight them now.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But the sons of Beliya‛al said, “What! Does this one save us?” And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he kept silent.