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Proverbs 12:8-9
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8 A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,
    but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
9 Better is he who is little known, and has a servant,
    than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.

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Proverbs 12:8-9
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8 One is commended for good sense,
    but a perverse mind is despised.
9 Better to be despised and have produce[a]
    than to be self-important and lack food.

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  1. 12.9 Cn: Heb servant
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Proverbs 12:23
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23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge,
    but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

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Proverbs 12:23
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23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,
    but the mind of a fool[a] broadcasts folly.(A)

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  1. 12.23 Heb the heart of fools
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