The (A)wicked are overthrown and are no more,
But the (B)house of the righteous will stand.
A man will be praised according to his insight,
But one of perverse [a]mind will be despised.
Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant
Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:8 Lit heart