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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  1. Proverbs 12:8 Lit heart

A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(A)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

(B)Better is the one who is [a]slighted but has a servant,
Than he who honors himself but lacks bread.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed

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,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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