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 (Oxford) 1769 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. 更多版本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. English Standard Version 2016 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. |
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 neighbour 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 Abimelech, 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 Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.