12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent.
Focused Passage
Proverbs 11:12
Integrity, Righteousness, and Community Life Under the LORD's Moral Order
The chapter moves through practical arenas of righteousness: commerce, humility, integrity, death and hope, speech, civic life, guidance, mercy, desire, generosity, household stewardship, and final moral recompense.
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Verse 12
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Whoever shows contempt בָּז־ H936 Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular for his neighbor לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ H7453 Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular lacks חֲסַר־ H2638 Adjective - masculine singular construct judgment לֵ֑ב H3820 Noun - masculine singular but a man וְאִ֖ישׁ H376 Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct of understanding תְּבוּנ֣וֹת H8394 Noun - feminine plural remains silent יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃ H2790 Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular