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One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

Proverbs 11:12 · WEB

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ગુજરાતીનીતિવચનો ૧૧:૧૨
પોતાના પડોશીનો તુચ્છકાર કરનાર અજ્ઞાની છે, પણ બુદ્ધિમાન માણસ શાંત રહે છે.
हिन्दीनीतिवचन ११:१२
जो अपने पड़ोसी को तुच्छ जानता है, वह निर्बुद्धि है, परन्तु समझदार पुरुष चुपचाप रहता है।

In context

10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.

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

12One who despises his neighbor is void of wisdom, but a man of understanding holds his peace.

13One who brings gossip betrays a confidence, but one who is of a trustworthy spirit is one who keeps a secret.

14Where there is no wise guidance, the nation falls, but in the multitude of counselors there is victory.

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