Parallel Verses New International Version Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. King James Bible He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Darby Bible Translation He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; 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. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence. Proverbs 11:12 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe that is void of wisdom - A foolish man is generally abundant in his censures; he dwells on the defects of his neighbor, and is sure to bring them into the most prominent view. But a man of understanding - a prudent, sensible man, hides those defects wherever he can, and puts the most charitable construction on those which he cannot conceal. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge that Luke 16:14 And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him. John 7:48-52 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him... void of wisdom Proverbs 10:19 In the multitude of words there wants not sin: but he that refrains his lips is wise. Library The Present RecompenseChester Cathedral, Nave Service, Evening. May 1872. Proverbs xi. 31. "Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner." This is the key-note of the Book of Proverbs--that men are punished or rewarded according to their deeds in this life; nay, it is the key-note of the whole Old Testament. "The eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers; the countenance of the Lord is against them that do evil, to root out … Charles Kingsley—All Saints' Day and Other Sermons The Soul Winner Jesus, My Rock. George Muller, and the Secret of His Cross References Proverbs 6:32 But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself. Proverbs 11:11 Through the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is destroyed. Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret. Proverbs 14:21 It is a sin to despise one's neighbor, but blessed is the one who is kind to the needy. Jump to Previous Derides Despises Despiseth Discernment Heart Holdeth Holds Judgment Keepeth Keeps Lacketh Neighbor Neighbour Opinion Peace Poor Quiet Sense Silence Silent Tongue Understanding Void Wisdom WiseJump to Next Derides Despises Despiseth Discernment Heart Holdeth Holds Judgment Keepeth Keeps Lacketh Neighbor Neighbour Opinion Peace Poor Quiet Sense Silence Silent Tongue Understanding Void Wisdom WiseLinks Proverbs 11:12 NIVProverbs 11:12 NLT Proverbs 11:12 ESV Proverbs 11:12 NASB Proverbs 11:12 KJV Proverbs 11:12 Bible Apps Proverbs 11:12 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:12 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:12 French Bible Proverbs 11:12 German Bible Proverbs 11:12 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |