Proverbs 11:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 11:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 11:12 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void...: Heb. destitute..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 11:12 — KJV
“He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace. void...: Heb. destitute of heart”
— Proverbs 11:12 (KJV)
Proverbs 11:12 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 11:12
“Folly is joy to him that is destitute of wisdom: but a man of understanding walketh uprightly. destitute...: Heb. void of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:12: void, wisdom, understanding
“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding. of understanding: Heb. of heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:12: void, wisdom, understanding
“Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom. wisdom: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:12: wisdom, despiseth, heb
“Their tongue is as an arrow shot out; it speaketh deceit: one speaketh peaceably to his neighbour with his mouth, but in heart he layeth his wait. in heart: Heb. in the midst of him his wait: or, wait for him”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:12: neighbour, peace, heb
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 11:12: despiseth, understanding, heb
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