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 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,
    but an intelligent person remains silent.(A)

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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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28 Do not be a (A)witness against your neighbor for no reason,
And (B)do not deceive with your lips.

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28 Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause,
    and do not deceive with your lips.(A)

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28 Do not testify against your neighbor without cause(A)
    would you use your lips to mislead?

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