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Proverbs 12:8-9
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8 A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
(A)But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.

9 (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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  1. Proverbs 12:9 lightly esteemed
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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)A prudent man conceals knowledge,
But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

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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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