Proverbs 12:8

Proverbs 12:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8A person is praised according to their prudence,

and one with a warped mind is despised.

8A person will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse 12:8 Lit heartmind will be despised.

8A man will be praised according to his insight,

But one of perverse mind will be despised.

8A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment,

But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.

8A man is praised according to his wisdom,

but a twisted mind is despised.

8A person is praised for how wise they are.

But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.