American Standard Version
"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
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.”
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.”
“A person will be praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one with a bewildered mind will be despised.”
“A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.”
“A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.”
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.”
The thoughts of the righteous are just; Butthe counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The words of the wicked are of lying in wait for blood; But the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.
The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast; But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.
He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain persons is void of understanding.