12 Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense,

but a man of understanding remains silent.

12 He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

12 It is foolish to belittle one’s neighbor;

a sensible person keeps quiet.

12 He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,

But a man of understanding holds his peace.

12 People without good sense find fault with their neighbors,

but those with understanding keep quiet.

12 He that despiseth his neighbor is void of wisdom;

But a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

12 He that despiseth his neighbour is void of heart; but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

12 A person who despises a neighbor has no sense, 

but a person who has understanding keeps quiet. 

12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks sense,

but a man with understanding keeps silent.

12 Whoever belittles another lacks sense,

but an intelligent person remains silent.

12 He who lacks sense belittles his neighbor,

but a person of intelligence will remain silent.

12 A person who has no sense makes fun of his neighbor.

But a man who has understanding controls his tongue.

12 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense,

But a man of understanding keeps silent.