Proverbs 11:12

A Conservative Version

He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:23

Who, being reviled, did not revile in return. Suffering, he did not threaten, but yielded to him who judges righteously.

Proverbs 10:19

Transgression is not lacking in the multitude of words, but he who refrains his lips does wisely.

Luke 18:9

And he also spoke this parable to some of those who were persuaded in themselves that they were righteous, and disdained other men.

Luke 16:14

And the Pharisees, being lovers of money, heard all these things, and they sneered him.

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has pity on the poor, happy is he.

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent, and did not answer him a word, for the king's commandment was, saying, Do not answer him.

1 Samuel 10:27

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

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul said to him, Where is now thy mouth, that thou said, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? Is not this the people that thou have despised? Go out now, I pray, and fight with them.

Proverbs 6:32

He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who would destroy his own soul does it.

Proverbs 11:11

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

Proverbs 11:13

He who goes around as a tale-bearer reveals secrets, but he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.