World English Bible
Proverbs 12:8
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 12
6
The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.
7
The wicked are overthrown, and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.
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 lightly esteemed, and has a servant, than he who honors himself, and lacks bread.
10
A righteous man respects the life of his animal, but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.