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Proverbs 12:8

World English Bible

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

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Proverbs 12:8 in other translations

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Proverbs 12:8 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 12:8 in context

  1. 6The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood,
    but the speech of the upright rescues them.
  2. 7The wicked are overthrown, and are no more,
    but the house of the righteous shall stand.
  3. 8A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
    but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
  4. 9Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
    than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
  5. 10A righteous man respects the life of his animal,
    but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.