Proverbs 11:12 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

wisdom. Hebrew "heart", put by Figure of speech Metonymy (of Subject), App-6, for sense.

despiseth. reproacheth: in contrast with the next line.

man. Hebrew. 'ish. App-14.

Proverbs 11:12

12 He that is voidc of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.