Proverbs 12:8 (BSB)

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

From Proverbs 12. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 12:8

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 12:8: 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 piety, and the prudent conduct of life: A man shall be commended by all that are wise and good, in conformity to the judgment of God himself...
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 12:8: 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 according to his wisdom, which he discovers in his words and actions, in his life and conversation: not according to the wisdom that is earthly, sensual, and devilish...
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 12:8: despised--as opposed to commended (Pro 11:12). perverse heart--or, "wicked principles," as opposed to one of wisdom.
• Keil & Delitzsch (Lutheran), Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament on Proverbs 12:8: Pro 12:8 8 According to the measure of his intelligence is a man praised, And whoever is of a perverse mind is despised. Everywhere in the Mishle שׂכל has no other meaning than intellectus. The praise which is given to a man measures itself לפי שׂכלו (punctuate לפי־שׂכלו, according to Torath Emeth, p. 41, Accentssystem, xx.