New American Standard Bible 1995

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He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.

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Verse part Definition: Part of speech: Strong's: Hebrew: Transliteration:
He who despises to despise Verb H936 בָּז־ baz-
his neighbor friend, companion, fellow Noun H7453 לְרֵעֵ֥הוּ le·re·'e·hu
lacks needy, lacking, in want of Adjective H2638 חֲסַר־ cha·sar-
sense, inner man, mind, will, heart Noun H3820 לֵ֑ב lev;
But a man man Noun H376 וְאִ֖ישׁ ve·'ish
of understanding an understanding Noun H8394 תְּבוּנֹ֣ות te·vu·no·vt
keeps silent. to be silent, dumb, speechless, or deaf Verb H2790 יַחֲרִֽישׁ׃ ya·cha·rish.

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New American Standard Bible 1995 He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.
King James Bible He who despises that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbor lacks sense, But neighbour: but a man of understanding keeps silent.holdeth his peace.
Hebrew Greek English He who despises his neighbor lacks sense, But a man of understanding keeps silent.