Proverbs 11:12
He that sheweth contempt for his neighbour, lacketh sense, but, a man of understanding, observeth silence.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In Context
Cross References
Judges 9:27Then went they out into the fields, and gathered the fruit of their vineyards and trode [the grapes], and held a vintage festival,—and entered the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and poured contempt on Abimelech.
1 Samuel 10:27But, abandoned men, said—How can this one save us? So they treated him with contempt, and brought him no present,—but he was as one that was deaf.
Nehemiah 4:2and spake before his brethren, and the army of Samaria, and said, What are, these feeble Jews, doing? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they bring to life the stones out of the heaps of dust, when, they, have been burned up?
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
Luke 16:14Now the Pharisees, who were, lovers of money, were hearing all these things, and were openly sneering at him.
John 7:48Surely, none of the rulers, hath believed in him, nor of the Pharisees?
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 →