Proverbs 12:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
8 A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(A)
Proverbs 12:8-9
Lexham English Bible
8 For his mouth of good sense, a man will be recommended,
but he who is of perverse mind[a] will be despised.
9 It is better to be lowly and a servant to someone[b]
than self-glorifying and lacking food.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:8 Literally “heart”
- Proverbs 12:9 Literally “for him,” “belonging to him”
Proverbs 12:8-9
New International Version
8 A person is praised according to their prudence,
and one with a warped(A) mind is despised.
9 Better to be a nobody and yet have a servant
than pretend to be somebody and have no food.
Proverbs 12:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 12:23
Lexham English Bible
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:23 Or “mind”
- Proverbs 12:23 Hebrew “fools”
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
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