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Proverbs 11:12–13

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He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
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From verse 12

  1. 1 Peter 2:23Rank 1 from verse 12
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    23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

  2. Proverbs 10:19Rank 2 from verse 12
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    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

  3. Luke 16:14Rank 3 from verse 12
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    14And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.

  4. Luke 18:9Rank 4 from verse 12
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    9And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:

  5. Proverbs 14:21Rank 5 from verse 12
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    21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.

  6. Psalms 123:3–4Rank 6 from verse 12
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    3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.

    4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.

  7. 1 Samuel 10:27Rank 7 from verse 12
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    27But 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.

  8. 2 Kings 18:36Rank 8 from verse 12
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    36But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king’s commandment was, saying, Answer him not.

  9. John 7:48–52Rank 9 from verse 12
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    48Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?

    49But this people who knoweth not the law are cursed.

    50Nicodemus saith unto them, (he that came to Jesus by night, being one of them,)

    51Doth our law judge any man, before it hear him, and know what he doeth?

    52They answered and said unto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and look: for out of Galilee ariseth no prophet.

  10. Judges 9:27–29Rank 10 from verse 12
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    27And 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.

    28And Gaal the son of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serve him? is not he the son of Jerubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serve the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serve him?

    29And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

  11. Judges 9:38Rank 11 from verse 12
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    38Then 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.

  12. Nehemiah 4:2–4Rank 12 from verse 12
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    2And 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?

    3Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Even that which they build, if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall.

    4Hear, O our God; for we are despised: and turn their reproach upon their own head, and give them for a prey in the land of captivity:

From verse 13

  1. Proverbs 20:19Rank 1 from verse 13
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    19He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips.

  2. Leviticus 19:16Rank 2 from verse 13
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    16¶ Thou shalt not go up and down as a talebearer among thy people: neither shalt thou stand against the blood of thy neighbour: I am the Lord.

  3. Proverbs 25:9Rank 3 from verse 13
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    9Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:

  4. 1 Timothy 5:13Rank 4 from verse 13
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    13And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things which they ought not.

  5. Proverbs 26:20–22Rank 5 from verse 13
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    20Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no talebearer, the strife ceaseth.

    21As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.

    22The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

  6. Joshua 2:14Rank 6 from verse 13
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    14And the men answered her, Our life for yours, if ye utter not this our business. And it shall be, when the Lord hath given us the land, that we will deal kindly and truly with thee.

  7. Jeremiah 38:27Rank 7 from verse 13
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    27Then came all the princes unto Jeremiah, and asked him: and he told them according to all these words that the king had commanded. So they left off speaking with him; for the matter was not perceived.

  8. Joshua 2:20Rank 8 from verse 13
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    20And if thou utter this our business, then we will be quit of thine oath which thou hast made us to swear.

  9. Proverbs 14:5Rank 9 from verse 13
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    5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.

  10. Nehemiah 6:17–19Rank 10 from verse 13
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    17¶ Moreover in those days the nobles of Judah sent many letters unto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came unto them.

    18For there were many in Judah sworn unto him, because he was the son in law of Shechaniah the son of Arah; and his son Johanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam the son of Berechiah.

    19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and uttered my words to him. And Tobiah sent letters to put me in fear.

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Proverbs 11:12

COMBINED MEANING

void

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Empty, unfilled, unoccupied, lacking something, invalid, cancelled, or without effect.

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wisdom

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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.

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but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

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understanding

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1. The capacity or act of perceiving, comprehending, discerning, judging, interpreting, or applying knowledge. 2. Knowledge, insight, wisdom, or prudent judgment possessed or gained. 3. Skill or ability in a work, art, subject, vision, saying, or interpretation.

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COMBINED MEANING

holdeth

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Third-person singular present form of hold. Sense 1: To grasp, seize, cling to, carry, wield, support, or keep fast, literally or figuratively. Sense 2: To keep, retain, possess, maintain, continue in, or adhere to. Sense 3: To restrain, confine, or keep back; to contain or have capacity. Sense 4: To regard, account, or judge. Sense 5: To conduct or celebrate an observance. Sense 6: To endure, prevail, or take effect. Sense 7: In hold one's peace or hold one's tongue, to remain silent.

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peace

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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.

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DEFINED WORDS

Proverbs 11:13

COMBINED MEANING

talebearer

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One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

faithful

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Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

spirit

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Sense 1: An immaterial living or personal being distinct from a body. Sense 2: The inward life, disposition, mind, or courage of a person. Sense 3: The Holy Spirit, the divine Spirit of God.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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11:11By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

11:12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.

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11:13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.

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11:14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.

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