Proverbs 11:12
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 11
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.”Proverbs 11:12
What Does Proverbs 11:12 Mean?
Proverbs 11:12 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 11, verse 12 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 11:12 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 10:19“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”1 Peter 2:23“Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:”Proverbs 14:21“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”Proverbs 15:21“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly.”Luke 16:14“And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.”Luke 18:9“And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:”1 Corinthians 4:10“We are fools for Christ’s sake, but ye are wise in Christ; we are weak, but ye are strong; ye are honourable, but we are despised.”Psalms 123:3“Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.”Judges 9:27“And they went out into the fields, and gathered their vineyards, and trode the grapes, and made merry, and went into the house of their god, and did eat and drink, and cursed Abimelech.”Judges 9:38“Then said Zebul unto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherewith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that we should serve him? is not this the people that thou hast despised? go out, I pray now, and fight with them.”1 Samuel 10:27“But the children of Belial said, How shall this man save us? And they despised him, and brought him no presents. But he held his peace.”2 Kings 18:36“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”Nehemiah 4:2“And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they sacrifice? will they make an end in a day? will they revive the stones out of the heaps of the rubbish which are burned?”Psalms 120:4“Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.”John 7:48“Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?”Proverbs 14:2“He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.”
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