Category: Proverbs

American Standard Version (ASV):
A foolish son is a grief to his father, And bitterness to her that bare him.

King James Version (KJV):
A foolish son [is] a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

King James Version (KJV):
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow; And the father of a fool hath no joy.

King James Version (KJV):
He that begetteth a fool [doeth it] to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A man void of understanding striketh hands, And becometh surety in the presence of his neighbor.

King James Version (KJV):
A man void of understanding striketh hands, [and] becometh surety in the presence of his friend.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: He that raiseth high his gate seeketh destruction.

King James Version (KJV):
He loveth transgression that loveth strife: [and] he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to buy wisdom, Seeing he hath no understanding?

King James Version (KJV):
Wherefore [is there] a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing [he hath] no heart [to it]?

American Standard Version (ASV):
A friend loveth at all times; And a brother is born for adversity.

King James Version (KJV):
A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

American Standard Version (ASV):
The beginning of strife is [as] when one letteth out water: Therefore leave off contention, before there is quarrelling.

King James Version (KJV):
The beginning of strife [is as] when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the righteous, Both of them alike are an abomination to Jehovah.

King James Version (KJV):
He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both [are] abomination to the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

King James Version (KJV):
Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.