Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:8
American Standard Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Amplified® Bible
A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Contemporary English Version
Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.
Darby English Version
A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
Good News Bible
If you are intelligent, you will be praised; if you are stupid, people will look down on you.
King James Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
New American Standard Bible
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
New International Version
A man is praised according to his wisdom,
but men with warped minds are despised.
New King James Version
A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
A man will receive praise according to his insight,But one of perverse mind will receive scorn.
Revised Standard Version
A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
Young's Literal Translation
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
