But the people were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”
Proverbs 11:12 - English Standard Version 2016 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. 更多版本King 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 were silent and answered him not a word, for the king’s command was, “Do not answer him.”
When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.
By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all these things, and they ridiculed him.
He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and treated others with contempt:
When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.
Then Zebul said to him, “Where is your mouth now, you who said, ‘Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him?’ Are not these the people whom you despised? Go out now and fight with them.”
But some worthless fellows said, “How can this man save us?” And they despised him and brought him no present. But he held his peace.