Proverbs 12:8 - Exposition

According to his wisdom. A man who gives practical proof of wisdom by life and character, whose words and actions show that he is actuated by high views, is praised and acknowledged by all (see on Proverbs 27:21 ). Thus we read of David, that he behaved himself wisely, "and he was acceptable in the sight of all the people" ( 1 Samuel 18:5 ). The Septuagint, taking lephi differently, renders, "The mouth of the prudent is commended by men." He that is of a perverse heart; Vulgate, "a vain and senseless man;" Septuagint, "one slow of heart ( νωθροκάρδιος ) . " One who takes distorted views of things, judges unfairly, has no sympathy for others, shall be despised.