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

A man is praised for his insight,
but a twisted mind is despised.

Better to be disregarded, yet have a servant,
than to act important but have no food.(A)

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

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23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,
but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.(A)

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