Proverbs 12:8 bbe — A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

Bible in Basic English

"A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on."

— Proverbs 12:8, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 12 — Context

5

The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.

6

The words of sinners are destruction for the upright; but the mouth of upright men is their salvation.

7

Evil-doers are overturned and never seen again, but the house of upright men will keep its place.

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A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

9

He who is of low position and has a servant, is better than one who has a high opinion of himself and is in need of bread.

10

An upright man has thought for the life of his beast, but the hearts of evil-doers are cruel.

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He who does work on his land will not be short of bread; but he who goes after foolish men is without sense.

Proverbs 12:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 12:8 say?
Proverbs 12:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.”
Where is Proverbs 12:8 in the Bible?
Proverbs 12:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 8.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 12:8.
What translation should I read Proverbs 12:8 in?
Proverbs 12:8 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 12:8?
Proverbs 12:8 reads (BBE): “A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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