Proverbs 11:12

New English Translation

The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:36

The people were silent and did not respond, for the king had ordered, “Don’t respond to him.”

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

Proverbs 11:11

A city is exalted by the blessing provided from the upright, but it is destroyed by the counsel of the wicked.

Proverbs 11:13

The one who goes about slandering others reveals secrets, but the one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 14:21

The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.

Proverbs 6:32

A man who commits adultery with a woman lacks wisdom, whoever does it destroys his own life.

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees (who loved money) heard all this and ridiculed him.

Luke 18:9

Jesus also told this parable to some who were confident that they were righteous and looked down on everyone else.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

Judges 9:38

Zebul said to him, “Where now are your bragging words, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Are these not the men you insulted? Go out now and fight them!”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some wicked men said, “How can this man save us?” They despised him and did not even bring him a gift. But Saul said nothing about it.