Parallel Verses
Amplified
A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
New American Standard Bible
But one of perverse
King James Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Holman Bible
but a twisted mind is despised.
International Standard Version
A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised.
A Conservative Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
American Standard Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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.
Darby Translation
A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
Julia Smith Translation
According to the mouth of understanding a man shall be praised: and he being perverse of heart shall be for contempt
King James 2000
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended, but he who is of perverse {mind} will be despised.
Modern King James verseion
A man shall be praised according to his wisdom, but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A man shall be commended for his wisdom; but a fool shall be despised.
NET Bible
A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.
New Heart English Bible
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
The Emphasized Bible
In proportion to his prudence, is a man, to be praised, but, the perverse in heart, shall be an object of contempt.
Webster
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
World English Bible
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Youngs Literal Translation
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
Themes
Commending » How a man shall be commended
Dishonour » The wicked are brought to
Heart » The unregenerate » Is wayward
Heart » Those that have a perverse heart
Interlinear
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
7
The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,
But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].
A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,
But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
Than he who [boastfully] honors himself [pretending to be what he is not] and lacks bread.
Cross References
Genesis 41:39
Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Since [your] God has shown you all this, there is no one as discerning and clear-headed and wise as you are.
1 Samuel 13:13
Samuel said to Saul, “You have acted foolishly; you have not kept the commandment of the Lord your God, which He commanded you, for [if you had obeyed] the Lord would have established your kingdom over Israel forever.
1 Samuel 16:18
One of the young men said, “Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite who is a skillful musician, a brave and competent man, a warrior, discerning (prudent, eloquent) in speech, and a handsome man; and the Lord is with him.”
1 Samuel 18:30
Then the Philistine commanders (princes) came out to battle, and it happened as often as they did, that David acted more wisely and had more success than all Saul’s servants. So his name was highly esteemed.
1 Samuel 25:17
Now then, know this and consider what you should do, for evil is [already] planned against our master and against all his household; but he is such a
Psalm 132:18
“His enemies I will clothe with shame,
But upon himself shall his crown shine.”
Proverbs 1:26
I also will laugh at your disaster;
I will mock when your dread and panic come,
Proverbs 3:35
The wise will inherit honor and glory,
But dishonor and shame is conferred on fools.
Proverbs 5:23
He will die for lack of instruction (discipline),
And in the greatness of his foolishness he will go astray and be lost.
Ecclesiastes 8:1
And who knows the interpretation of a matter?
A man’s wisdom illumines his face,
And causes his stern face to beam.
Daniel 12:2
Many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake (resurrect), these to everlasting life, but some to disgrace and everlasting contempt (abhorrence).
Malachi 2:8-9
But as for you [priests], you have turned from the way and you have caused many to stumble by your instruction [in the law]. You have violated the covenant of Levi,” says the Lord of hosts.
Matthew 27:4-5
saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” They replied, “What is that to us? See to that yourself!”
Luke 12:42-44
The Lord said,
Luke 16:8
Acts 12:23
And at once an angel of the Lord struck him down because he did not give God the glory [and instead permitted himself to be worshiped], and
1 Corinthians 3:10-15
According to the [remarkable] grace of God which was given to me [to prepare me for my task], like a skillful master builder I laid a foundation, and now another is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds on it,
1 Corinthians 4:5
So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.
2 Corinthians 10:18
For it is not he who commends and praises himself who is approved [by God], but it is the one whom the Lord commends and praises.