Proverbs 11:12
Proverbs 11:12 New International Version (NIV)
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
Proverbs 11:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Proverbs 11:12 The Message (MSG)
Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.
Proverbs 11:12 King James Version (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12 New Century Version (NCV)
People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
Proverbs 11:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Proverbs 11:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
Proverbs 11:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.