Other translations
American Standard Version
He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom; But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He that despises his neighbor is deficient in mind and a man of understanding dwells in quietness.
Darby Bible Translation
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
He that despiseth his friend, is mean of heart: but the wise man will hold his peace.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
He that despiseth his neighbour is void of wisdom: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
God's Word
A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a man with understanding keeps silent.
International Standard Version
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.
NET Bible
The one who denounces his neighbor lacks wisdom, but the one who has discernment keeps silent.
New American Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
New International Version
Whoever derides their neighbor has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.
New Living Translation
It is foolish to belittle one's neighbor; a sensible person keeps quiet.
Webster's Bible Translation
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
The World English Bible
One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
EasyEnglish Bible
When someone insults his neighbour, it shows that he is foolish. But a wise person stays quiet.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Whoso is despising his neighbour lacketh heart, And a man of understanding keepeth silence.
New Life Version
He who hates his neighbor does not think well, but a man of understanding keeps quiet.
The Voice Bible
Whoever puts down another is not wise, but one who knows better keeps quiet.
Living Bible
To quarrel with a neighbor is foolish; a man with good sense holds his tongue.
New Catholic Bible
A man who lacks sense belittles a neighbor, but an intelligent man remains silent.
Legacy Standard Bible
He who despises his neighbor lacks a heart of wisdom, But a man of discernment keeps silent.
Jubilee Bible 2000
He that is void of understanding despises his neighbour, but the intelligent man remains silent.
Christian Standard Bible
Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense, but a person with understanding keeps silent.
Amplified Bible © 1954
He who belittles and despises his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding keeps silent.
New Century Version
People without good sense find fault with their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
The Message
Mean-spirited slander is heartless; quiet discretion accompanies good sense.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
A person who lacks sense despises his neighbor, but an understanding person keeps silent.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
Good News Translation®
It is foolish to speak scornfully of others. If you are smart, you will keep quiet.
Wycliffe Bible
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.)
Contemporary English Version
It's stupid to say bad things about your neighbors. If you are sensible, you will keep quiet.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
Common English Bible © 2011
Whoever despises their neighbor lacks sense; a sensible person keeps quiet.
Amplified Bible © 2015
He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
English Standard Version Anglicised
Whoever belittles his neighbour lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Whoever reviles a neighbor lacks sense, but the intelligent keep silent.
New American Standard Bible
One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a person of understanding keeps silent.
The Expanded Bible
People ·without good sense [who lack sense/heart] ·find fault with [despise; belittle] their neighbors, but those with understanding keep quiet.
Tree of Life Version
One who despises his neighbor lacks sense, but one with discernment remains silent.
Revised Standard Version
He who belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent.
New International Reader's Version
Whoever makes fun of their neighbor has no sense. But the one who has understanding controls their tongue.
BRG Bible
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
Complete Jewish Bible
He who belittles another lacks good sense, whereas a person of discernment stays silent.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Whoever belittles another lacks sense, but an intelligent person remains silent.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
He that is devoid of lev [of understanding] despiseth his re’a, but an ish tevunot holdeth his peace.
Names of God Bible
A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, but a person who has understanding keeps quiet.
Modern English Version
He who is void of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace.
Easy-to-Read Version
Stupid people say bad things about their neighbors. Wise people know to be quiet.
International Children’s Bible
A person without good sense finds fault with his neighbor. But a person with understanding keeps quiet.
Lexham English Bible
He who lacks sense belittles his neighbor, but a person of intelligence will remain silent.
New International Version - UK
Whoever derides their neighbour has no sense, but the one who has understanding holds their tongue.