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Proverbs 11:12

King James Version (KJV)

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Translations

Proverbs 11:12 - Amplified Bible

He who belittles {and} despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 11:12 - American Standard Version

He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 - Bible in Basic English

He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.

Proverbs 11:12 - Darby Bible

He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 - English Standard Version

Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.

Proverbs 11:12 - King James Version

He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 - La Biblia de las Americas

El que menosprecia a su pròjimo carece de entendimiento,
pero el hombre prudente guarda silencio.

Proverbs 11:12 - The Message

Mean-spirited slander is heartless;
   quiet discretion accompanies good sense.

 

Proverbs 11:12 - New American Standard Bible

He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.

Proverbs 11:12 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

El que desprecia a su pròjimo carece de entendimiento,
Pero el hombre prudente guarda silencio.

Proverbs 11:12 - World English Bible

One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 - Young's Living Translation

Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.

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