Proverbs Chapter 12 verse 8 Holy Bible
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
read chapter 12 in ASV
A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.
read chapter 12 in BBE
A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
read chapter 12 in DARBY
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
read chapter 12 in KJV
read chapter 12 in WBT
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
read chapter 12 in WEB
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
read chapter 12 in YLT
Pulpit Commentary
Pulpit CommentaryVerse 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.
Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(8) According to his wisdom--i.e., intelligent observance of the ends to be pursued in life, and the best means of attaining to them; in other words, finding out the will of God and how to fulfil it.Shall be despised.--Comp. 1Samuel 2:30.
