Proverbs 11:12
A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In Context
11but by the mouths of ungodly men it is overthrown.
Cross References
Judges 9:27And they went out into the field, and gathered their + 9:27 Gr. vines.grapes, and trod them, and + 9:27 Gr. made ellulim, a Hebrew word. Alex. χορὺς.made merry; and they brought the grapes into the house of their god, and ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.
1 Samuel 10:27But evil men said, Who is this man that shall save us? and they despised him, and brought him no gifts.
Nehemiah 4:2And he said before his brethren (that is the army of the Samaritans) Is it true that these Jews are building their city? do they indeed offer sacrifices? will they prevail? and will they this day restore the stones, after they have been burnt and made a heap of rubbish?
Proverbs 10:19By a multitude of words thou shalt not escape sin; but if thou refrain thy lips thou wilt be prudent.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:11-12
10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. It is here observed, I. That good men are generally well-beloved by their neighbours, but nobody cares for wicked people. 1. It is true there are some few that are enemies to the righteous, that are prejudiced against God and godliness, and are therefore vexed to see good men in power and prosperity; but… Read the whole commentary →