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Holman Christian Standard Bible
12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.
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English Standard Version
12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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King James Version
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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The Message Bible
12 Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.
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New American Standard Bible
12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
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New International Version
12 Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
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New King James Version
12 He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
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New Living Translation
12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.
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New Revised Standard
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
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American Standard Version
12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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The Bible in Basic English
12 He who has a poor opinion of his neighbour has no sense, but a wise man keeps quiet.
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Common English Bible
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.
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Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha
12 Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.
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The Complete Jewish Bible
12 He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.
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The Darby Translation
12 He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Good News Translation
12 It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.
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Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha
12 It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.
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GOD'S WORD Translation
12 A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
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Hebrew Names Version
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his shalom.
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Jubilee Bible 2000
12 He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
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King James Version w/ Apocrypha
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace .
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Lexham English Bible
12 He who lacks {sense} belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
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Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha
12 A man void of understanding sneers at citizens: but a sensible man is quiet.
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New Century Version
12 People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
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New International Reader's Version
12 A person who has no sense makes fun of his neighbor. But a man who has understanding controls his tongue.
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New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha
12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
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Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible
12 He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
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Revised Standard Version
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha
12 He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
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Third Millennium Bible
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor, but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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Third Millennium Bible w/ Apocrypha
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor, but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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The Latin Vulgate
12 qui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est vir autem prudens tacebit
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The Latin Vulgate w/ Apocrypha
12 qui despicit amicum suum indigens corde est vir autem prudens tacebit
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The Webster Bible
12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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World English Bible
12 One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, But a man of understanding holds his peace.
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Wycliffe
12 He that despiseth his friend, is needy in heart; but a prudent man shall be still. (He who despiseth his friend is foolish; but a man of understanding shall be silent.)
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Young's Literal Translation
12 Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
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