Proverbs 12:8
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8A man shall be commended nnaccording to his wisdom:
But he that is †of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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- nnch. 27:21 (Heb.).
- †Heb. perverse of heart. Comp. 1 Sam. 20:30.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of twisted mind is despised.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped mind is despised.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
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NLTNew Living Translation
A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended,
but he who is of perverse mind will be despised.
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