Proverbs 12:8 - Compare All Versions
Proverbs 12:8 NIV (New International Version)
A person is praised according to their prudence, and one with a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8 NLT (New Living Translation)
A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
A man is praised for his insight, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8 KJV (King James Version)
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Proverbs 12:8 NKJV (New King James Version)
A man will be commended according to his wisdom, But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
Proverbs 12:8 MSG (The Message)
A person who talks sense is honored; airheads are held in contempt.
Proverbs 12:8 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:8 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A man will be commended according to his insight and sound judgment, But the one who is of a perverse mind will be despised.
Proverbs 12:8 NET (New English Translation)
A person is praised in accordance with his wisdom, but the one who has a twisted mind is despised.