12 One who despises his neighbor lacks [a]sense,
But a person of understanding keeps silent.
13 One (A)who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets,
But one who is [b]trustworthy (B)conceals a matter.
14 Where there is no (C)guidance the people fall,
But in an abundance of counselors there is [c]victory.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 11:12 Lit heart
  2. Proverbs 11:13 Lit faithful of spirit
  3. Proverbs 11:14 Lit deliverance

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