Proverbs 11:12

God's Word

A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:23

Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is unavoidable when there is much talk, but whoever seals his lips is wise.

Luke 18:9

Jesus also used this illustration with some who were sure that God approved of them while they looked down on everyone else.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who love money, heard all this and were making sarcastic remarks about him.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people.

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and didn’t say anything to him because the king commanded them not to answer him.

1 Samuel 10:27

However, some good-for-nothing people asked, “How can this man save us?” They despised him and wouldn’t bring him presents, but he didn’t respond.

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your big mouth now? You were the one who said, ‘Who’s Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Aren’t these the troops ⌞whose ruler⌟ you despised? Now go out and fight him.”

Proverbs 6:32

Whoever commits adultery with a woman has no sense. Whoever does this destroys himself.

Proverbs 11:11

With the blessing of decent people a city is raised up, but by the words of wicked people, it is torn down.

Proverbs 11:13

Whoever gossips gives away secrets, but whoever is trustworthy in spirit can keep a secret.