Proverbs 11:12-14

Holman Christian Standard Bible

¹²Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,
but a man with understanding keeps silent.^(A)

¹³A gossip goes around revealing a secret,
but a trustworthy person keeps a confidence.^(B)

¹⁴Without guidance, people fall,
but with many counselors there is deliverance.^(C)

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)

Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

New International Version (NIV)