One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.
who when He was reviled did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but gave Himself up to Him who judges righteously.
In the multitude of words, sin is not lacking; but he who holds back his lips is wise.
And He spoke this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves, that they were righteous, and despised others:
And being money-lovers, all the Pharisees also heard all these things. And they derided Him.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but he who has mercy on the poor, happy is he.
But the people kept silent and did not answer him a word. For the king's command was, saying, Do not answer him.
But the sons of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him and brought him no present. But he was silent.
And Zebul said to him, Where is your mouth now, with which you said, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? Is not this the people whom you have despised? I pray you, go out now and fight with them.
Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does it destroys his own soul.
By the blessing of the upright the city is lifted up, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
One going with slander is a revealer of secrets, but the faithful of spirit keeps the matter hidden.