Proverbs 11:12 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
English ASV
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
English Amplified
He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
English EASY 2024
When someone insults his neighbour, it shows that he is foolish. But a wise person stays quiet.
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
Stupid people say bad things about their neighbors. Wise people know to be quiet.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
English GNT (Good News Translation)
It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.
English God's Word - GW 1995
A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.
English KJV 1611
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
English LSB
He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment keeps silent.
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
He who is devoid of wisdom derides his neighbor, but a man of intelligence remains silent.
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
He who reviles his neighbor has no sense, but the intelligent man keeps silent.
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
A person who has no sense makes fun of his neighbor. But a man who has understanding controls his tongue.
English NIV
A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
English NKJ 1982
He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
English NLT
It is foolish to belittle a neighbor; a person with good sense remains silent.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
To quarrel with a neighbor is senseless. Bite your tongue; be wise and keep quiet!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.
English Tyndale 1537
A fool bringeth up a slander(sclaunder) of his neighbour, but a wise man will keep it secret.