A person will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse [a]mind will be despised.
Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant,
Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.

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Notas al pie

  1. Proverbs 12:8 Lit heart

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom;
But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Better is he that is lightly esteemed, and hath a servant,
Than he that honoreth himself, and lacketh bread.

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23 A (A)prudent person conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;
But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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