Holy Scripture
Proverbs 11:12
A church father on this verse
“"He who despises his friend lacks sense," etc. One who is not proven to love sincerely should not be despised or ridiculed by us, even if he does something foolish out of inertia; for he who does this is unworthy of wisdom. But indeed any prudent person does not publicly speak about such ones' faults; rather, he secre…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
12A man void of understanding sneers at his fellow citizens: But a sensible man is quiet.
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In context
10In the prosperity of righteous men a city prospers:
11But by the mouths of ungodly men it is overthrown.
— Proverbs 11:12 —
13A double-tongued man discloses the secret counsels of an assembly: But he that is faithful in spirit conceals matters.
14They that have no guidance fall like leaves: But in much counsel there is safety.