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Passage Lookup: Proverbs 12:8-9,23

NASNew American Standard Bible

KJVKing James Version

A person will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

Proverbs 12:8

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Better is one who is lightly esteemed and has a servant, Than one who honors himself and lacks bread.

Proverbs 12:9

He that is despised, and hath a servant, is better than he that honoureth himself, and lacketh bread.

A prudent person conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

Proverbs 12:23

A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

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