Proverbs 11:12

World English Bible (WEB)

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

In context

10 When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. 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 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13 One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

14 Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

WEB World English Bible: One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
KJV King James Version: He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth 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.