A moment in scripture
Proverbs 11:12
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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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The surrounding passage
- Proverbs 11:10
When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- Proverbs 11:11
By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.
- Proverbs 11:13
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
- Proverbs 11:14
Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety.
Scripture: King James Version (KJV), English, 66-book canon. The quotation retains the wording and numbering of our source corpus.