Proverbs 11:12 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | despiseth | בָּז | h936 |
| 1 | his neighbour | לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ | h7453 |
| 2 | He that is void | חֲסַר | h2638 |
| 3 | of wisdom | לֵ֑ב | h3820 |
| 4 | but a man | וְאִ֖ישׁ | h376 |
| 5 | of understanding | תְּבוּנ֣וֹת | h8394 |
| 6 | holdeth his peace | יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃ | h2790 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
World English Bible (WEB)
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.