Strong's Lexicon Whoever shows contempt בָּז־ (bāz-) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 936: 1) to despise, hold in contempt, hold as insignificant 1a) (Qal) to despise, show despite toward for his neighbor לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ (lə·rê·‘ê·hū) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 7453: 1) friend, companion, fellow, another person 1a) friend, intimate 1b) fellow, fellow-citizen, another person (weaker sense) 1c) other, another (reciprocal phrase) lacks חֲסַר־ (ḥă·sar-) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 2638: 1) in need of, lacking, needy, in want of judgment, לֵ֑ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 3820: 1) inner man, mind, will, heart, understanding 1a) inner part, midst 1a1) midst (of things) 1a2) heart (of man) 1a3) soul, heart (of man) 1a4) mind, knowledge, thinking, reflection, memory 1a5) inclination, resolution, determination (of will) 1a6) conscience 1a7) heart (of moral character) 1a8) as seat of appetites 1a9) as seat of emotions and passions 1a10) as seat of courage but a man וְאִ֖ישׁ (wə·’îš) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's Hebrew 376: 1) man 1a) man, male (in contrast to woman, female) 1b) husband 1c) human being, person (in contrast to God) 1d) servant 1e) mankind 1f) champion 1g) great man 2) whosoever 3) each (adjective) of understanding תְּבוּנ֣וֹת (tə·ḇū·nō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's Hebrew 8394: 1) understanding, intelligence 1a) the act of understanding 1a1) skill 1b) the faculty of understanding 1b1) intelligence, understanding, insight 1c) the object of knowledge 1d) teacher (personification) holds his peace. יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃ (ya·ḥă·rîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew 2790: 1) to cut in, plough, engrave, devise 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cut in, engrave 1a2) to plough 1a3) to devise 1b) (Niphal) to be ploughed 1c) (Hiphil) to plot evil 2) to be silent, be dumb, be speechless, be deaf 2a) (Qal) 2a1) to be silent 2a2) to be deaf 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to be silent, keep quiet 2b2) to make silent 2b3) to be deaf, show deafness 2c) (Hithpael) to remain silent Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleWhoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent. New American Standard Bible He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. King James Bible He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Parallel Verses New International Version Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue. New Living Translation It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet. English Standard Version Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. New American Standard Bible He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. King James Bible He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent. International Standard Version Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments. NET Bible The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent. American Standard Version He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. English Revised Version He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: 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. Cross References Proverbs 6:32 But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter. Proverbs 14:21 He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he. Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. Proverbs 11:9 An hypocrite with his mouth destroyeth his neighbour: but through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Proverbs 11:14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety. Proverbs 11:15 He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure. 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