Proverbs 11:12
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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Judges 9:27-29, 38
And after they had gone out into the fields, gathered grapes from their vineyards, and trodden them, they held a festival and went into the house of their god; and as they ate and drank, they cursed Abimelech. . . .

Nehemiah 4:2-4
before his associates and the army of Samaria, saying, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Can they restore the wall by themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Can they bring these burnt stones back to life from the mounds of rubble?" . . .

Psalm 123:3, 4
Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt. . . .

Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus.

Luke 18:9
To some who trusted in their own righteousness and viewed others with contempt, He also told this parable:

John 7:48-52
"Have any of the rulers or Pharisees believed in Him? . . .

void of wisdom

Proverbs 10:19
When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

1 Samuel 10:27
But some worthless men said, "How can this man deliver us?" So they despised him and brought him no gifts; but Saul held his peace.

2 Kings 18:36
But the people remained silent and did not answer a word, for Hezekiah had commanded, "Do not answer him."

1 Peter 2:23
When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.

Parallel Verses
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.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that despises his neighbor is deficient in mind and a man of understanding dwells in quietness.
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