Proverbs 11:12

The Scriptures 1998

He who lacks heart despises his neighbour, But a man of understanding keeps silence.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:23

who, being reviled, did not revile in return; suffering, did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

Proverbs 10:19

When words are many, Transgression is not absent, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Luke 18:9

And He also spoke this parable to some who relied on themselves that they were righteous, and looking down on others:

Luke 16:14

And the Pharisees, who loved silver, also heard all this, and were sneering at Him,

Proverbs 14:21

He who despises his neighbour sins; But he who shows favour to the poor, O blessed is he.

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and did not answer him a word, for the command of the sovereign was, “Do not answer him.”

1 Samuel 10:27

But the sons of Beliyaʽ

Judges 9:38

And Zeḇ

Proverbs 6:32

He who commits adultery with a woman lacks heart; He who does it destroys his own life.

Proverbs 11:11

By the blessing of the straight the city is exalted, But by the mouth of the wrong it is overthrown.

Proverbs 11:13

A slanderer is a revealer of secrets, But one with a trustworthy spirit conceals a matter.