Proverbs 11:12 “Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of u…”

Proverbs 11:12

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

He that despiseth his neighbour, is destitute of wisedome: but a man of vnderstanding will keepe silence.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

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Cross references

“that”

Luke 16:14 Luke 18:9 Judges 9:27–29 Judges 9:38 Nehemiah 4:2–4 John 7:48–52

Luke 16:14 · BSB

The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

Luke 18:9 · BSB

To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

Judges 9:27–29 · BSB

And after they had gone out into the fields, gathered grapes from their vineyards, and trodden them, they held a festival and went into the house of their god; and as they ate and drank, they cursed Abimelech.

Judges 9:38 · BSB

“Where is your gloating now?” Zebul replied. “You said, ‘Who is Abimelech that we should serve him?’ Are these not the people you ridiculed? Go out now and fight them!”

Nehemiah 4:2–4 · BSB

before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt st…

John 7:48–52 · BSB

“Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him?

“a man”

Proverbs 10:19 1 Peter 2:23 1 Samuel 10:27 2 Kings 18:36

Proverbs 10:19 · BSB

When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

1 Peter 2:23 · BSB

When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

1 Samuel 10:27 · BSB

But some worthless men said, “How can this man save us?” So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul remained silent about it.

2 Kings 18:36 · BSB

But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, “Do not answer him.”

Also

Proverbs 14:21

Proverbs 14:21 · BSB

He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

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

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

Read Proverbs 11