Proverbs 11:12-13

English Standard Version

¹²Whoever ^(A)belittles his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man of understanding remains silent.
¹³Whoever ^(B)goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.

Read full chapter

Proverbs 11:12-13

Amplified Bible

¹²
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,
But a man of understanding keeps silent.
¹³
He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets,
But he who is trustworthy and faithful keeps a matter hidden.

Read full chapter

Proverbs 11:12-13

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)

Read full chapter

Proverbs 11:12-13

King James Version

¹²He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

¹³A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

Read full chapter

English Standard Version (ESV)

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

ESV Study Bible

Amplified Bible (AMP)

Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. All rights reserved.

The Amplified Bible is made available by The Lockman Foundation

New International Version (NIV)

Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan.

July Summer Surge

More on the NIV

Unleash God's Word!

King James Version (KJV)