Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Proverbs 12:8 in English Standard Version "A man is commended according to his good sense, but one of twisted mind is despised." 1Sa 20:30 Then Saul’s anger was kindled against Jonathan, and he said to him, “You son of a perverse, rebellious woman, do I not know that you have chosen the son of Jesse to your own shame, and to the shame of your mother’s nakedness?