Proverbs 11:12–13
He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
†He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. destitute of heart.
A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
†A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. hee that walketh being a talebearer.
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From verse 12
- 1 Peter 2:23Rank 1 from verse 12
- Proverbs 10:19Rank 2 from verse 12
- Luke 16:14Rank 3 from verse 12
- Proverbs 14:21Rank 5 from verse 12
- Psalms 123:3–4Rank 6 from verse 12
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.
3Haue mercy vpon vs, O LORD, haue mercy vpon vs: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soule is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease: and with the contempt of the proud.
- 1 Samuel 10:27Rank 7 from verse 12
- 2 Kings 18:36Rank 8 from verse 12
- John 7:48–52Rank 9 from verse 12
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.
48Haue any of the rulers, or of the Pharises beleeued on him?
49But this people who knoweth not the Law, are cursed.
50Nicodemus saith vnto them, (*He that came to Iesus by night, being one of them,)
51*Doth our Law iudge any man before it heare him, & know what he doth?
52They answered, and said vnto him, Art thou also of Galilee? Search, and looke: for out of Galilee ariseth no Prophet.
- Judges 9:27–29Rank 10 from verse 12
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.
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 eate and drinke, and cursed Abimelech.
28And Gaal the sonne of Ebed said, Who is Abimelech, and who is Shechem, that we should serue him? Is not he the sonne of Ierubbaal? and Zebul his officer? serue the men of Hamor the father of Shechem: for why should we serue him?
29And would to God this people were vnder my hand; then would I remoue Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine armie and come out.
- Judges 9:38Rank 11 from verse 12
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.
38Then said Zebul vnto him, Where is now thy mouth, wherwith thou saidst, Who is Abimelech, that wee should serue him? Is not this the people that thou hast despised? Goe out, I pray now, and fight with them.
- Nehemiah 4:2–4Rank 12 from verse 12
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:
2And he spake before his brethren, and the army of Samaria, and said, What doe these feeble Iewes? wil they †fortifie themselues? will they sacrifice? wil they make an end in a day? wil they reuiue the stones, out of the heapes of the rubbish, which are burnt?
3Now Tobiah the Ammonite was by him, and he said, Euen that which they build, if a foxe goe vp, he shall euen breake downe their stone wall.
4Heare, O our God, for we are †despised: and turne their reproch vpon their owne head, and giue them for a pray, in the land of captiuitie.
From verse 13
- Proverbs 20:19Rank 1 from verse 13
- Leviticus 19:16Rank 2 from verse 13
- Proverbs 25:9Rank 3 from verse 13
- 1 Timothy 5:13Rank 4 from verse 13
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.
13And withall they learne to bee idle, wandering about from house to house; and not onely idle, but tatlers also, and busibodies, speaking things which they ought not.
- Proverbs 26:20–22Rank 5 from verse 13
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.
20†*‖†Where no wood is, there the fire goeth out: so where there is no tale-bearer, the strife ceaseth.
21* As coales are to burning coales, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife.
22*†The words of a tale-bearer are as woundes, and they goe downe into the innermost parts of the belly.
- Joshua 2:14Rank 6 from verse 13
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.
14And the men answered her, Our life †for yours, if yee vtter not this our businesse. And it shall bee when the LORD hath giuen vs the land, that wee will deale kindely and truely with thee.
- Jeremiah 38:27Rank 7 from verse 13
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.
27†Then came all the Princes vnto Ieremiah, 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 perceiued.
- Joshua 2:20Rank 8 from verse 13
- Proverbs 14:5Rank 9 from verse 13
- Nehemiah 6:17–19Rank 10 from verse 13
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.
17¶ Moreouer, in those dayes the nobles of Iudah †sent many letters vnto Tobiah, and the letters of Tobiah came vnto them.
18For there were many in Iudah sworne vnto him: because hee was the sonne in law of Shechaniah the sonne of Arah, and his sonne Iohanan had taken the daughter of Meshullam, the sonne of Berechiah.
19Also they reported his good deeds before me, and vttered my ‖wordes to him: and Tobiah sent letters to put me in feare.
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Proverbs 11:12
Empty, unfilled, unoccupied, lacking something, invalid, cancelled, or without effect.
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Knowledge, understanding, judgment, skill, or prudence.
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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.
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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.
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understanding
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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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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holdeth his peace
Remains silent or refrains from speaking.
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Freedom from war, strife, disturbance, or inward trouble; quietness, reconciliation, safety, or well-being.
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Proverbs 11:13
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talebearer
One who goes about spreading reports or revealing private matters, causing harm or strife.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Makes known, uncovers, or discloses.
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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
Sense 1: Trustworthy, dependable, steadfast, loyal, true, or consistent in keeping word, covenant, duty, witness, or service. Sense 2: Believing.
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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.
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1. A subject, affair, or cause. 2. Material substance.
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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.
11:11By the blessing of the vpright the citie is exalted; but it is ouerthrowen by the mouth of the wicked.
11:12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
11:12†He that is void of wisedome, despiseth his neighbour: but a man of vnderstanding holdeth his peace.
Selected passage11:13A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
11:13†A tale-bearer reuealeth secrets: but hee that is of a faithfull spirit, concealeth the matter.
Selected passage11:14Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safety.
11:14*Where no counsell is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellers there is safetie.