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Proverbs 12:8-9
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:8-9
New American Standard Bible
8 A person will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse [a]mind will be despised.
9 Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:8 Lit heart
Proverbs 12:8-9
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:8-9
New King James Version
8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(A)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
9 (B)Better is the one who is [a]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
Proverbs 12:8-9
New International Version
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
New American Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:23
New American Standard Bible
23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New King James Version
Proverbs 12:23
New King James Version
23 (A)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
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