Category: Proverbs

  • Proverbs 22:1

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

    King James Version (KJV):
    A [good] name [is] rather to be chosen than great riches, [and] loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Proverbs 21:29

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    A wicked man hardeneth his face; But as for the upright, he establisheth his ways.

    King James Version (KJV):
    A wicked man hardeneth his face: but [as for] the upright, he directeth his way.

  • Proverbs 21:30

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.

    King James Version (KJV):
    [There is] no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.

  • Proverbs 21:27

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: How much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind!

    King James Version (KJV):
    The sacrifice of the wicked [is] abomination: how much more, [when] he bringeth it with a wicked mind?

  • Proverbs 21:28

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    A false witness shall perish; But the man that heareth shall speak so as to endure.

    King James Version (KJV):
    A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.

  • Proverbs 21:25

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    The desire of the sluggard killeth him; For his hands refuse to labor.

    King James Version (KJV):
    The desire of the slothful killeth him; for his hands refuse to labour.

  • Proverbs 21:26

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    There is that coveteth greedily all the day long; But the righteous giveth and withholdeth not.

    King James Version (KJV):
    He coveteth greedily all the day long: but the righteous giveth and spareth not.

  • Proverbs 21:23

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue Keepeth his soul from troubles.

    King James Version (KJV):
    Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.

  • Proverbs 21:24

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    The proud and haughty man, scoffer is his name; He worketh in the arrogance of pride.

    King James Version (KJV):
    Proud [and] haughty scorner [is] his name, who dealeth in proud wrath.

  • Proverbs 21:19

    American Standard Version (ASV):
    It is better to dwell in a desert land, Than with a contentious and fretful woman.

    King James Version (KJV):
    [It is] better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.