Proverbs 11:12
People who run down their neighbors have no sense; someone who's sensible keeps quiet.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In Context
11Ethical people are a blessing to a town, but what the wicked say destroys it.
13A gossip goes around telling secrets, but trustworthy people keep confidences.
Cross References
Judges 9:27At harvest-time they went out into the countryside and gathered the grapes from their vineyards and trod them. They celebrated by having a festival in the temple of their god, where they ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.
1 Samuel 10:27But some obnoxious men asked, “How could this man save us?” They hated him and didn't bring him any gifts; but Saul did not retaliate.
Nehemiah 4:2in front of his colleagues and the army of Samaria, saying, “What are these useless Jews trying to achieve? Do they think they can rebuild the wall? Are they going to offer sacrifices? Are they going to finish it in a day? Do they think they can re-use stones from piles of rubble and dirt, especially since they've all been burned?”
Proverbs 10:19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
Luke 16:14The Pharisees, who loved money, heard what Jesus said and laughed at him.
John 7:48“Has a single one of the rulers or Pharisees believed in him? No!
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 →