Proverbs 11:12-14

New American Standard Bible

¹²One who despises his neighbor lacks ^[a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.
¹³One ^(A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is ^[b]trustworthy ^(B)conceals a matter.
¹⁴Where there is no ^(C)guidance the people fall,
But in an abundance of counselors there is ^[c]victory.

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Footnotes

Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit
Proverbs 11:14 Lit deliverance

Proverbs 11:12-14

New International Version

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

¹³A gossip betrays a confidence,^(C)
but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.^(D)

¹⁴For lack of guidance a nation falls,^(E)
but victory is won through many advisers.^(F)

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