Proverbs 11:12
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”
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 is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Cross-References
“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”
“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”
“But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.”
“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”