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12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom,
    but a man of understanding holds his peace.

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12 He who lacks sense[a] belittles his neighbor,
    but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Literally “heart”

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

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28 Don’t be a witness against your neighbor without cause.
    Don’t deceive with your lips.

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28 Do not be a witness without cause against your neighbor
    nor deceive with your lips.

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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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