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Proverbs 12:8

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

A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised.

New International Version

A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped minds are despised.

Catholic Public Domain Version

A man will be known by his doctrine. But whoever is vain and heartless will suffer contempt