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Proverbs 11:12
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Proverbs 11:12 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 11:12 in other translations
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
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In context
9 With his mouth the evil man sends destruction on his neighbour; but through knowledge the upright are taken out of trouble.
10 When things go well for the upright man, all the town is glad; at the death of sinners, there are cries of joy.
11 By the blessing of the upright man the town is made great, but it is overturned by the mouth of the evil-doer.
12 He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
13 He who goes about talking of others makes secrets public, but the true-hearted man keeps things covered.
14 When there is no helping suggestion the people will have a fall, but with a number of wise guides they will be safe.
15 He who makes himself responsible for a strange man will undergo much loss; but the hater of such undertakings will be safe.
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