But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
Proverbs 11:12 - King James Version - American Edition He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 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 peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul.
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abim´elech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.
But the children of Be´li-al said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.