Pro 12:8 | MHM | STEP | How to Gain a Good Name This verse teaches us what brings true respect and reputation. People often care a lot about what others think of them. But the best kind of reputation comes from living wisely and doing what is right. On the other hand, those who act in wicked or dishonest ways will end up being despised. v. 8 : A person who is wise and honest will be praised by others who also value what is good. The Bible says, A man shall be commended according to his wisdom . This praise is not because of money or power, but because of good character and smart choices. But someone with a perverse or twisted heart, who chooses crooked paths, will be looked down on. People will not trust or respect him, and he will bring shame on himself. As the verse says, He who is of a perverse heart will be despised (Proverbs 12:8 ).

‏ Proverbs 12:8

How to Gain a Good Name

This verse teaches us what brings true respect and reputation. People often care a lot about what others think of them. But the best kind of reputation comes from living wisely and doing what is right. On the other hand, those who act in wicked or dishonest ways will end up being despised.

v. 8: A person who is wise and honest will be praised by others who also value what is good. The Bible says, A man shall be commended according to his wisdom . This praise is not because of money or power, but because of good character and smart choices. But someone with a perverse or twisted heart, who chooses crooked paths, will be looked down on. People will not trust or respect him, and he will bring shame on himself. As the verse says, He who is of a perverse heart will be despised (Proverbs 12:8 ^a).