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 is commended according to his good sense,
    but one of twisted mind is (A)despised.
Better to be lowly and have a servant
    than to play the great man and lack 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)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
    (B)but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

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