King James Bible
KJVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 12:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 12:8 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. | |
World English BibleWEB | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. |
American Standard Version
ASVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
English Revised Version
ERVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
World English Bible
WEBA man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAccording to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
American King James Version
AKJVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
King James Bible
KJVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
American Standard Version
ASVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
English Revised Version
ERVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
World English Bible
WEBA man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAccording to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.
American King James Version
AKJVA man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.