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Proverbs 12:8-9
New Living Translation
Proverbs 12:8-9
New Living Translation
8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
Proverbs 12:8-9
Christian Standard Bible
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
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 Living Translation
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
Christian Standard Bible
Proverbs 12:23
Christian Standard Bible
23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
Proverbs 12:23
New International Version
New Living Translation (NLT)
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