Proverbs 11:12 in Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
| He that is void | בָּז | bāz | bahz |
| of wisdom | לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ | lĕrēʿēhû | leh-ray-A-hoo |
| despiseth | חֲסַר | ḥăsar | huh-SAHR |
| neighbour: his | לֵ֑ב | lēb | lave |
| but a man | וְאִ֖ישׁ | wĕʾîš | veh-EESH |
| of understanding | תְּבוּנ֣וֹת | tĕbûnôt | teh-voo-NOTE |
| holdeth his peace. | יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃ | yaḥărîš | ya-huh-REESH |