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Proverbs 12:8

Proverbs 12:8
A man shall be commended according to his wisdom: but he that is of a perverse heart shall be despised.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

A man shall be commended according to his wisdom,.... Not according to his birth and pedigree; not according to his riches and wealth; not according to the places of honour and trust he may be in; but…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

We are here told whence to expect a good name. Reputation is what most have a high regard to and stand much upon. Now it is certain, 1. The best reputation is that which attends virtue and serious…