Proverbs 11:12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
In Context
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
13A tale-bearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Cross References
Judges 9:27And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trod the grapes , and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and ate and drank, and cursed Abimelech.
1 Samuel 10:27But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.
Nehemiah 4:2And he spoke before his brethren, and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?
Proverbs 10:19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that restraineth his lips is wise.
Luke 16:14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things, and they derided him.
John 7:48Have any of the rulers, or of the Pharisees believed on him?
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 →