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Proverbs 12:8-9
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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)

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Proverbs 12:8-9
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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.

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  1. Proverbs 12:8 Literally “heart”
  2. Proverbs 12:9 Literally “for him,” “belonging to him”
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Proverbs 12:23
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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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Proverbs 12:23
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23 A clever person conceals knowledge,
    but the heart[a] of a fool[b] announces folly.

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  1. Proverbs 12:23 Or “mind”
  2. Proverbs 12:23 Hebrew “fools”
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