Proverbs 12:8 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. More versionsAmplified Bible - Classic Edition A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised. American Standard Version (1901) A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Common English Bible A person is praised for his insight, but a warped mind leads to contempt. Catholic Public Domain Version A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. English Standard Version 2016 A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised. |