Proverbs 12:8 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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.

American Standard Version (1901)

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom; But he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

Common English Bible

A person is praised for his insight, but a warped mind leads to contempt.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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