Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
World English Bible (WEB)
For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
Strong's King James
For{G1063} not{G3756} he{G1565} that commendeth{G4921}{(G5723)} himself{G1438} is{G2076}{(G5748)} approved{G1384}, but{G235} whom{G3739} the Lord{G2962} commendeth{G4921}{(G5719)}.
The F.O.G *
(18) For it's not the one recommending himself that becomes approved but rather whomever יהוה YAHWEH recommends.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
for not he who is commending himself is approved, but he whom the Lord doth commend.