Proverbs 11:12
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Note void…: Heb. destitute of heart
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Related passages
From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, grouped by the word they explain.
- that
- Judges 9:27–29, 38; Nehemiah 4:2–4; Psalm 123:3, 4; Luke 16:14; Luke 18:9; John 7:48–52
- void of wisdom
- Heb. destitute of heart. a man.
- Proverbs 10:19; 1 Samuel 10:27; 2 Kings 18:36; 1 Peter 2:23