Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

A man will be praised in the measure of his wisdom, but a wrong-minded man will be looked down on.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, But he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.