Proverbs 3:35 contrasts honor for the wise with disgrace for fools, directly paralleling praise versus being despised.

In Genesis 41:39, Joseph is praised for his discernment — a direct example of the prudence that brings praise in Proverbs 12:8.

1 Samuel 25:17 describes Nabal as a worthless man whom no one can speak to — a clear example of a twisted mind being despised.

In Ecclesiastes 8:1, wisdom brightens a person's face — showing the honor that comes from prudence, as in Proverbs 12:8.

Daniel 12:2 speaks of 'shame and everlasting contempt', a direct equivalent to being despised for twisted minds.

Malachi 2:9 states God made them despised for their partiality, directly illustrating the principle in Proverbs 12:8.

In Luke 12:42-44, the wise manager is commended and rewarded — a NT example of prudence bringing praise as in Proverbs 12:8.

In 2 Corinthians 10:18, Paul clarifies that genuine commendation comes from the Lord — connecting to Proverbs 12:8's principle that prudence leads to praise.

Acts 12:23 records Herod's death by worms as divine judgment on his pride — a vivid example of the perverse heart being despised.

In 1 Samuel 16:18, David is commended for his wisdom and skill — an example of one praised for prudence as in Proverbs 12:8.

In Luke 16:8, the dishonest manager is commended for shrewdness — showing that prudence, even worldly, can bring praise as in Proverbs 12:8.