Proverbs 12:8-9
Authorized (King James) Version
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom:
but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 He that is despised, and hath a servant,
is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:8-9
American Standard Version
8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;
But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
9 Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant,
Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.
Proverbs 12:23
Authorized (King James) Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:
but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
American Standard Version
23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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