12He that is void of wisdom despiseth his neighbour: but a man of understanding holdeth his peace.
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From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
And he spake this parable unto certain which trusted in themselves that they were righteous, and despised others:
And the Pharisees also, who were covetous, heard all these things: and they derided him.
Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. …
Commentary
Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 12-13)I. Silence is here recommended as an instance of true friendship, and a preservative of it, and therefore an evidence, 1. Of wisdom: A man of understanding , that has rule over his own spirit, if he be provoked, holds his peace , that he may neither give vent to his passion nor kindle the passion of others by any opprobrious language or peevish reflections. 2. Of sincerity: He that is of a faithfu…
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