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Proverbs 12:8 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Proverbs 12:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 12 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. of a: Heb. perverse of heart”
Proverbs 12:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 12:8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised. Public estimation follows character - wisdom brings commendation (halal - praise, glory); perverse heart brings contempt. This verse presents reputation as reflecting reality - wise persons deserve and receive praise; perverse persons deserve and receive contempt. Genuine character eventually produces corresponding reputation.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 12:8
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“until the Lord comes”
“as a wise master builder I laid a foundation”
“but whom the Lord commends.”
“because he didn't give God the glory”
“says Yahweh of Armies.,But ye are departed out of the way; ye have caused many to stumble at the law; ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the LORD of hosts., וְאַתֶּם סַרְתֶּם מִן־הַדֶּרֶךְ הִכְשַׁלְתֶּם רַבִּים בַּתּוֹרָה שִׁחַתֶּם בְּרִית הַלֵּוִי אָמַר יְהוָה צְבָאוֹת׃ ,But ye are turned aside out of the way; Ye have caused many to stumble in the law; Ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, Saith the LORD of hosts.,ὑμεῖς δὲ ἐξεκλίνατε ἐκ τῆς ὁδοῦ καὶ πολλοὺς ἠσθενήσατε ἐν νόμῳ διεφθείρατε τὴν διαθήκην τοῦ λευι λέγει κύριος παντοκράτωρ,But ye have turned aside from the way, and caused many to fail in following the law: ye have corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith the Lord Almighty.,,,,”
“I have sinned in that I betrayed innocent blood. But they said”
“but on himself”
“Because God has shown you all of this, there is none so discreet and wise as you.,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:,וַיֹּאמֶר פַּרְעֹה אֶל־יוֹסֵף אַחֲרֵי הוֹדִיעַ אֱלֹהִים אוֹתְךָ אֶת־כָּל־זֹאת אֵין־נָבוֹן וְחָכָם כָּמוֹךָ׃ ,And Pharaoh said unto Joseph: Forasmuch as God hath shown thee all this”
“some to everlasting life”