Proverbs 12:8
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12:8A person20 is praised in accordance with21 his wisdom,
but the one who has a twisted mind22 is despised.
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- 20 Heb “a man.”
- 21 Heb “to the mouth of.” This idiom means “according to” ( 805 פֶּה 6.b.(b); cf. , , ). The point is that praise is proportionate to wisdom.
- 22 Heb “crooked of heart”; cf. , “a warped mind” ( similar). The noun לֵב (lev, “heart”) is an attributive genitive. It functions as a metonymy of association for “mind; thoughts” ( 524 3) and “will; volition” ( 524 4). He does not perceive things as they are, so he makes all the wrong choices. His thinking is all wrong.
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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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KJV 1900King James Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:
But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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