Proverbs 11:12-14

12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.
14 For lack of guidance a nation falls, but victory is won through many advisers.

Cross References 6

  • 1. Proverbs 14:21
  • 2. S Job 6:24
  • 3. Leviticus 19:16; Proverbs 20:19; 1 Timothy 5:13
  • 4. S Proverbs 10:14
  • 5. Proverbs 20:18
  • 6. S 2 Samuel 15:34; Proverbs 15:22; Proverbs 24:6
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