Proverbs 11:12
Parallel Translations


NASB: He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet. (GOD'S WORD®)
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.
BBE: He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
DBY: He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
JPS: He that despiseth his neighbour lacketh understanding; but a man of discernment holdeth his peace.
WBS: He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
WEB: One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
YLT: Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.

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