Proverbs 11:12

Old Testament · SCRIPTURE

Proverbs 11:12

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

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KJV

King James Version

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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WEB

World English Bible

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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ASV

American Standard Version

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Proverbs 11

¹⁰ When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

¹¹ By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

¹² Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.

¹³ A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.

¹⁴ For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.

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