Proverbs 11:12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.In other versions
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
ASV
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
BBE
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
DBY
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
WEB
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
YLT
He that is void of wisdom despises his neighbour: but a man of understanding holds his peace.
ENG
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
WBT
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
BSB
In context
10When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.