Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised. New Living Translation A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised. English Standard Version A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. Berean Standard Bible A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. King James Bible A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. New King James Version A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised. New American Standard Bible A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. NASB 1995 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. NASB 1977 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised. Legacy Standard Bible A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse heart will be despised. Amplified Bible A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised. Christian Standard Bible A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. Holman Christian Standard Bible A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised. American Standard Version A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Contemporary English Version Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse. English Revised Version A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. GOD'S WORD® Translation A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised. Good News Translation If you are intelligent, you will be praised; if you are stupid, people will look down on you. International Standard Version A man is praised because of his wise words, but the perverted mind will be despised. Majority Standard Bible A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is 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 person is commended according to his good sense, but the one who has a perverse mind is despised. Webster's Bible Translation 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. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionA man is praised according to his wisdom, "" And the perverted of heart becomes despised. Young's Literal Translation According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised. Smith's Literal Translation According to the mouth of understanding a man shall be praised: and he being perverse of heart shall be for contempt. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. Catholic Public Domain Version A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt. New American Bible For their good sense people are praised, but the perverse of heart are despised. New Revised Standard Version One is commended for good sense, but a perverse mind is despised. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleA man is commended according to his wisdom; but he who lacks understanding shall be despised. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The children of men praise the mouth of understanding and he who lacks his reasoning will be despised. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917A man shall be commended according to his intelligence; But he that is of a distorted understanding shall be despised. Brenton Septuagint Translation The mouth of an understanding man is praised by a man; but he that is dull of heart is had in derision. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…7The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand. 8A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised. 9Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.… Cross References James 3:13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. Proverbs 15:2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the fool spouts folly. Proverbs 18:2 A fool does not delight in understanding, but only in airing his opinions. Ecclesiastes 10:12-14 The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, but the lips of a fool consume him. / The beginning of his talk is folly, and the end of his speech is evil madness. / Yet the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming, and who can tell him what will come after him? 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” / Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? Proverbs 14:7 Stay away from a foolish man; you will gain no knowledge from his speech. Proverbs 10:14 The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of the fool invites destruction. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... Proverbs 13:16 Every prudent man acts with knowledge, but a fool displays his folly. Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is considered wise if he keeps silent, and discerning when he holds his tongue. 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Proverbs 19:1 Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse. Proverbs 11:12 Whoever shows contempt for his neighbor lacks judgment, but a man of understanding remains silent. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 28:26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but one who walks in wisdom will be safe. Treasury of Scripture A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. commended Genesis 41:39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art: 1 Samuel 16:18 Then answered one of the servants, and said, Behold, I have seen a son of Jesse the Bethlehemite, that is cunning in playing, and a mighty valiant man, and a man of war, and prudent in matters, and a comely person, and the LORD is with him. 1 Samuel 18:30 Then the princes of the Philistines went forth: and it came to pass, after they went forth, that David behaved himself more wisely than all the servants of Saul; so that his name was much set by. he Proverbs 1:26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; Proverbs 3:35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools. Proverbs 5:23 He shall die without instruction; and in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray. of a perverse heart Jump to Previous Commended Despised Distorted Good Heart Insight Intelligence Measure Mind Minds Perverse Perverted Praised Sense Understanding Warped WisdomJump to Next Commended Despised Distorted Good Heart Insight Intelligence Measure Mind Minds Perverse Perverted Praised Sense Understanding Warped WisdomProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeA man is praised The Hebrew word for "praised" here is "halal," which means to shine, boast, or celebrate. In the context of ancient Israel, praise was often public and communal, reflecting the community's recognition of an individual's character or achievements. This phrase suggests that true honor and recognition come from possessing and demonstrating wisdom, which is highly valued in biblical teachings. Wisdom, in this sense, is not merely intellectual knowledge but a deep understanding and application of God's principles in daily life. according to his wisdom but a twisted mind is despised Shall be despised.--Comp. 1Samuel 2:30. Verse 8. - According to his wisdom. A man who gives practical proof of wisdom by life and character, whose words and actions show that he is actuated by high views, is praised and acknowledged by all (see on Proverbs 27:21). Thus we read of David, that he behaved himself wisely, "and he was acceptable in the sight of all the people" (1 Samuel 18:5). The Septuagint, taking lephi differently, renders, "The mouth of the prudent is commended by men." He that is of a perverse heart; Vulgate, "a vain and senseless man;" Septuagint, "one slow of heart (νωθροκάρδιος)." One who takes distorted views of things, judges unfairly, has no sympathy for others, shall be despised.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew A manאִ֑ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person is praised יְהֻלַּל־ (yə·hul·lal-) Verb - Pual - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1984: To shine according לְֽפִי־ (lə·p̄î·śi-) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to to his wisdom, שִׂ֭כְלוֹ (ḵə·lōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7922: Intelligence, success but a twisted וְנַעֲוֵה־ (wə·na·‘ă·wêh-) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 5753: To bend, twist mind לֵ֝֗ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre is יִהְיֶ֥ה (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be despised. לָבֽוּז׃ (lā·ḇūz) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 937: Disrespect Links Proverbs 12:8 NIVProverbs 12:8 NLT Proverbs 12:8 ESV Proverbs 12:8 NASB Proverbs 12:8 KJV Proverbs 12:8 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:8 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:8 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:8 French Bible Proverbs 12:8 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:8 A man shall be commended according (Prov. 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