“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
Proverbs 11:12 (KJV) |
Proverbs 11:12
From Proverbs 11, in the Book of Proverbs (Old Testament).
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10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
12
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.