Proverbs 11:12
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
In context
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.
Proverbs 11:12 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- KJV King James Version
- He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- WEB World English Bible
- One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.