Devine Scripture

Proverbs 12:8

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Context

v.7The wicked are overthrown, and are not; But the house of the righteous shall stand.

v.8This passage

v.9Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant, Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 5:23

    He shall die for lack of instruction; And in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray.

  • 1 Samuel 13:13

    And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly; thou hast not kept the commandment of Jehovah thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would Jehovah have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.

  • Psalms 132:18

    His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.

  • 2 Corinthians 10:18

    For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.

  • Matthew 27:4

    saying, I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said, What is that to us? see thou to it.

  • 1 Corinthians 3:10

    According to the grace of God which was given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder I laid a foundation; and another buildeth thereon. But let each man take heed how he buildeth thereon.