Category: Proverbs

American Standard Version (ASV):
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

King James Version (KJV):
Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

King James Version (KJV):
A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; But he that harpeth on a matter separateth chief friends.

King James Version (KJV):
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth [very] friends.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A rebuke entereth deeper into one that hath understanding Than a hundred stripes into a fool.

King James Version (KJV):
A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

American Standard Version (ASV):
An evil man seeketh only rebellion; Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

King James Version (KJV):
An evil [man] seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Children’s children are the crown of old men; And the glory of children are their fathers.

King James Version (KJV):
Children’s children [are] the crown of old men; and the glory of children [are] their fathers.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Excellent speech becometh not a fool; Much less do lying lips a prince.

King James Version (KJV):
Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince.

American Standard Version (ASV):
An evil-doer giveth heed to wicked lips; [And] a liar giveth ear to a mischievous tongue.

King James Version (KJV):
A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; [and] a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

American Standard Version (ASV):
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker; [And] he that is glad at calamity shall not be unpunished.

King James Version (KJV):
Whoso mocketh the poor reproacheth his Maker: [and] he that is glad at calamities shall not be unpunished.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A servant that dealeth wisely shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, And shall have part in the inheritance among the brethren.

King James Version (KJV):
A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren.