12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart

12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;
    a sensible person keeps quiet.

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12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense,(A)
    but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.(B)

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