Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
New American Standard Bible
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
King James Version
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
International Standard Version
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
A Conservative Version
He who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Amplified
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Bible in Basic English
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Darby Translation
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Julia Smith Translation
He wanting heart despised for his neighbor: and a man of understanding will be silent.
King James 2000
He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbor: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Lexham Expanded Bible
He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
Modern King James verseion
One despising his friend lacks heart, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A fool bringeth up a slander of his neighbour; but a wise man will keep it secret.
NET Bible
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
New Heart English Bible
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
The Emphasized Bible
He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.
Webster
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
Themes
Despisement » Who despises their neighbor
Silence » Value of » General references to
Speech/communication » Who holds their tongue
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 11:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
11
but it is torn down by the mouth of the wicked.
but a man with understanding keeps silent.
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
Names
Cross References
Judges 9:27-29
So they went out to the countryside and harvested grapes from their vineyards. They trampled the grapes and held a celebration.
Judges 9:38
Zebul replied,
1 Samuel 10:27
But some wicked men said, “How can this guy save us?” They despised him and did not bring him a gift,
2 Kings 18:36
But the people kept silent; they didn’t say anything, for the king’s command was, “Don’t answer him.”
Nehemiah 4:2-4
before his colleagues and the powerful men
Psalm 123:3-4
for we’ve had more than enough contempt.
Proverbs 10:19
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 14:21
but whoever shows kindness to the poor will be happy.
Luke 16:14
The Pharisees, who were lovers of money,
Luke 18:9
He
John 7:48-52
Have any of the rulers
1 Peter 2:23
He did not revile in return;
when He was suffering,
He did not threaten
but entrusted Himself to the One who judges