NASB 1995
A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.

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

Berean Study Bible
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but a twisted mind is despised.

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

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

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

World English Bible
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom, but he who has a warped mind shall be despised.

Young's Literal Translation
According to his wisdom is a man praised, And the perverted of heart becometh despised.

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