Proverbs 11:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbors. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:23

Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.

Proverbs 10:19

You will say the wrong thing if you talk too much— so be sensible and watch what you say.

Luke 18:9

Jesus told a story to some people who thought they were better than others and who looked down on everyone else:

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees really loved money. So when they heard what Jesus said, they made fun of him.

Proverbs 14:21

It's wrong to hate others, but God blesses everyone who is kind to the poor.

2 Kings 18:36

Eliakim, Shebna, and Joah had been warned by King Hezekiah not to answer the Assyrian commander. So they tore their clothes in sorrow and reported to Hezekiah everything the commander had said.

1 Samuel 10:27

But some worthless fools said, “How can someone like Saul rescue us from our enemies?” They did not want Saul to be their king, and so they didn't bring him any gifts. But Saul kept calm.

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul replied, “What good is all of your bragging now? You were the one who said Abimelech shouldn't be the ruler of Shechem. Out there is the army that you made fun of. So go out and fight them!”

Proverbs 6:32

But if you go to bed with another man's wife, you will destroy yourself by your own stupidity.

Proverbs 11:11

Good people bring prosperity to their city, but deceitful liars can destroy a city.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip tells everything, but a true friend will keep a secret.