Proverbs 11:12
King James Version (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In context
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Proverbs 11:12 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
- 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.