Bible verse
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Proverbs 11:12 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 11.
8 The righteous man is delivered from trouble; in his place the wicked man goes in.
9 With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued.
10 When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
13 A gossip reveals a secret, but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.
14 For lack of guidance, a nation falls, but with many counselors comes deliverance.
15 He who puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but the one who hates indebtedness is secure.
16 A gracious woman attains honor, but ruthless men gain only wealth.
KJV
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
ASV
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
ERV
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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