Bible verse
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
Proverbs 12:8 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
4 A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones.
5 The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7 The wicked are overthrown and perish, but the house of the righteous will stand.
8 A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.
9 Better to be lightly esteemed yet have a servant, than to be self-important but lack food.
10 A righteous man regards the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are only cruelty.
11 The one who works his land will have plenty of food, but whoever chases fantasies lacks judgment.
12 The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
KJV
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
ASV
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
ERV
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
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