Proverbs 12:8-9
New Living Translation
8 A sensible person wins admiration,
but a warped mind is despised.
9 Better to be an ordinary person with a servant
than to be self-important but have no food.
Proverbs 12:8-9
English Standard Version
8 A man is commended according to his good sense,
but one of twisted mind is (A)despised.
9 Better to be lowly and have a servant
than to play the great man and lack bread.
Proverbs 12:23
New Living Translation
23 The wise don’t make a show of their knowledge,
but fools broadcast their foolishness.
Proverbs 12:23
English Standard Version
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