Proverbs 11:12

Tree of Life Version

One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.

Cross References

2 Kings 18:36

But the people were silent and did not answer him a word, for the king’s commandment was, “Do not answer him.”

Proverbs 10:19

When words abound, transgression is unavoidable. but whoever restrains his lips is wise.

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 reveals secrets, but one who is trustworthy conceals a matter.

Proverbs 14:21

Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is gracious to the needy is blessed.

Proverbs 6:32

He who commits adultery with a woman lacks sense. Whoever does so destroys himself.

Luke 16:14

Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things and sneering at Yeshua.

Luke 18:9

Then Yeshua spoke this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, while holding others in contempt.

1 Peter 2:23

When He was abused, He did not return the abuse. While suffering, He made no threats. Instead, He kept entrusting Himself to the One who judges righteously.

Judges 9:38

Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your mouth now? With it you said, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Isn’t this the people that you have trashed? Now go out and fight him!”

1 Samuel 10:27

But certain worthless men said, “How can this one save us?” So they despised him and brought him no present. But he kept silent.