Proverbs 12:8
What does Proverbs 12:8 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
KJV
King James Version · 1611A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
Context
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.
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