Proverbs 11:12
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
King James Version (KJV)
🌐 Proverbs 11:12 in 8 Translations
King James Version (KJV)English
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)English
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Open English Bible (OEB)English
Elberfelder Bibel (ELB)Deutsch
Wer seinen Nächsten verachtet, hat keinen Verstand; aber ein verständiger Mann schweigt still.
Reina-Valera (RV)Español
El que carece de entendimiento, menosprecia á su prójimo: mas el hombre prudente calla.
Bíblia Livre (BL)Português
Aquele que não tem entendimento despreza a seu próximo; mas o homem bom entendedor se mantêm calado.
Nova Versão (NVA)Português
O homem que despreza seu amigo não tem bom senso, mas o homem de entendimento permanece quieto.
📖 Proverbs 11:12 in Context
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
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