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Proverbs 11:12
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KJ21
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor, but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
ASV
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
AMP
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
AMPC
He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.
BRG
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
CSB
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
CSBA
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbour lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
CEB
Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.
CJB
He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.
CEV
It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbors. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.
DARBY
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
DRA
He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
ERV
Stupid people say bad things about their neighbors. Wise people know to be quiet.
EASY
When someone insults his neighbour, it shows that he is foolish. But a wise person stays quiet.
EHV
A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor, but an understanding person keeps silent.
ESV
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
ESVUK
Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
EXB
People ·without good sense [who lack sense/heart] ·find fault with [despise; belittle] their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
GNV
He that despiseth his neighbor, is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding will keep silence.
GW
A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
GNT
It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.
HCSB
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.
ICB
A person without good sense finds fault with his neighbor. But a person with understanding keeps quiet.
ISV
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
JUB
¶ He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
KJV
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
AKJV
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
LSB
He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment keeps silent.
LEB
He who lacks sense belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
TLB
To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.
MSG
Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.
MEV
He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
NOG
A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
NABRE
Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense, but the intelligent keep silent.
NASB
One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.
NASB1995
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
NCB
A man who lacks sense belittles a neighbor, but an intelligent man remains silent.
NCV
People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
NET
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.
NIRV
Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense. But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.
NIV
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
NIVUK
Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
NKJV
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
NLV
He who hates his neighbor does not think well, but a man of understanding keeps quiet.
NLT
It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.
NRSVA
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
NRSVACE
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
NRSVCE
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
NRSVUE
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
OJB
He that is devoid of lev [of understanding] despiseth his re’a, but an ish tevunot holdeth his peace.
RGT
He who despises his neighbor, is destitute of wisdom. But a man of understanding will keep silence.
RSV
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
RSVCE
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
TLV
One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.
VOICE
Whoever puts down another is not wise, but one who knows better keeps quiet.
WEB
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
WYC
He that despiseth his friend, is needy in heart; but a prudent man shall be still. (He who despiseth his friend is foolish; but a man of understanding shall be silent.)
YLT
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
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