But the people held their shalom, and answered him not a word; for the king's mitzvah was, saying, Don't answer him.
Proverbs 11:12 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his shalom. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent. American Standard Version (1901) He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Common English Bible Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet. Catholic Public Domain Version Whoever despises his friend is destitute in heart. But the prudent man will remain silent. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace. |
But the people held their shalom, and answered him not a word; for the king's mitzvah was, saying, Don't answer him.
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
By the blessing of the upright, the city is exalted, but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.
He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who has pity on the poor.
He who commits adultery with a woman is void of understanding. He who does it destroys his own soul.
The Perushim, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.
He spoke also this parable to certain people who were convinced of their own righteousness, and who despised all others.
Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
Then said Zevul to him, Where is now your mouth, that you said, Who is Avimelekh, that we should serve him? is not this the people that you have despised? go out now, I pray, and fight with them.
But certain worthless fellows said, How shall this man save us? They despised him, and brought him no present. But he held his shalom.