Proverbs 11:12

New Century Version

People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:36

The people were silent. They didn’t answer the commander at all, because King Hezekiah had ordered, “Don’t answer him.”

Proverbs 10:19

If you talk a lot, you are sure to sin; if you are wise, you will keep quiet.

Proverbs 11:11

Good people bless and build up their city, but the wicked can destroy it with their words.

Proverbs 11:13

Gossips can’t keep secrets, but a trustworthy person can.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to hate your neighbor, but being kind to the needy brings happiness.

Proverbs 6:32

A man who takes part in adultery has no sense; he will destroy himself.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who loved money, were listening to all these things and made fun of Jesus.

Luke 18:9

Jesus told this story to some people who thought they were very good and looked down on everyone else:

1 Peter 2:23

People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God, the One who judges rightly, take care of him.

Judges 9:38

Zebul said to Gaal, “Where is your bragging now? You said, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ You made fun of these men. Now go out and fight them.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some troublemakers said, “How can this man save us?” They disapproved of Saul and refused to bring gifts to him. But Saul kept quiet.