Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:8
American Standard Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Amplified® Bible
A man shall be commended according to his Wisdom [godly Wisdom, which is comprehensive insight into the ways and purposes of God], but he who is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Darby English Version
A man is commended according to his wisdom; but he that is of a perverted heart shall be despised.
King James Version
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.
Revised Standard Version
A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of perverse mind is despised.
Young's Literal Translation
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.