American Standard Version
"He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace. "
— Proverbs 11:12, American Standard Version
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
“One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.”
“The one who denounces his neighbor lacks sense, but a discerning person keeps silent.”
“He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.”
“He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.”
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
With his mouth the godless man destroyeth his neighbor; But through knowledge shall the righteous be delivered.
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth; And when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted; But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
He that goeth about as a tale-bearer revealeth secrets; But he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth a matter.
Where no wise guidance is, the people falleth; But in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it; But he that hateth suretyship is secure.