Category: Proverbs

  • Proverbs 28:18

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    Whoso walketh uprightly shall be delivered; But he that is perverse in [his] ways shall fall at once.

    King James Version (KJV):
    Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but [he that is] perverse [in his] ways shall fall at once.

  • Proverbs 28:19

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread; But he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

    King James Version (KJV):
    He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain [persons] shall have poverty enough.

  • Proverbs 28:20

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    A faithful man shall abound with blessings; But he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be unpunished.

    King James Version (KJV):
    A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.

  • Proverbs 28:15

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    [ As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear, [So is] a wicked ruler over a poor people.

    King James Version (KJV):
    [As] a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; [so is] a wicked ruler over the poor people.

  • Proverbs 28:16

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    The prince that lacketh understanding is also a great oppressor; [But] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

    King James Version (KJV):
    The prince that wanteth understanding [is] also a great oppressor: [but] he that hateth covetousness shall prolong [his] days.

  • Proverbs 28:13

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    He that covereth his transgressions shall not prosper: But whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall obtain mercy.

    King James Version (KJV):
    He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh [them] shall have mercy.

  • Proverbs 28:14

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

    King James Version (KJV):
    Happy [is] the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • Proverbs 28:11

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    The rich man is wise in his own conceit; But the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

    King James Version (KJV):
    The rich man [is] wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.

  • Proverbs 28:12

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    When the righteous triumph, there is great glory; But when the wicked rise, men hide themselves.

    King James Version (KJV):
    When righteous [men] do rejoice, [there is] great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.

  • Proverbs 28:9

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

    King James Version (KJV):
    He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer [shall be] abomination.