Proverbs 11:12

New International Version

Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:23

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

Proverbs 10:19

Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.

Luke 18:9

To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Jesus told this parable:

Luke 16:14

The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus.

Proverbs 14:21

It is a sin to despise one’s neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy.

2 Kings 18:36

But the people remained silent and said nothing in reply, because the king had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But some scoundrels said, “How can this fellow save us?” They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent.

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your big talk now, you who said, ‘Who is Abimelek that we should be subject to him?’ Aren’t these the men you ridiculed? Go out and fight them!”

Proverbs 6:32

But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.

Proverbs 11:11

Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed.

Proverbs 11:13

A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.