12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.


In Context

9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered.

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 Other Translations

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

11:12A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

11:12He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

11:12He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

11:12He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

11:12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

11:12Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

11:12He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.