Category: Proverbs

American Standard Version (ASV):
Righteousness exalteth a nation; But sin is a reproach to any people.

King James Version (KJV):
Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin [is] a reproach to any people.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

King James Version (KJV):
He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker: but he that honoureth him hath mercy on the poor.

American Standard Version (ASV):
The wicked is thrust down in his evil-doing; But the righteous hath a refuge in his death.

King James Version (KJV):
The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death.

American Standard Version (ASV):
He that is slow to anger is of great understanding; But he that is hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

King James Version (KJV):
[He that is] slow to wrath [is] of great understanding: but [he that is] hasty of spirit exalteth folly.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A tranquil heart is the life of the flesh; But envy is the rottenness of the bones.

King James Version (KJV):
A sound heart [is] the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.

American Standard Version (ASV):
A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies [causeth] deceit.

King James Version (KJV):
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.

American Standard Version (ASV):
In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

King James Version (KJV):
In the fear of the LORD [is] strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.

American Standard Version (ASV):
The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

King James Version (KJV):
The fear of the LORD [is] a fountain of life, to depart from the snares of death.

American Standard Version (ASV):
In the multitude of people is the king’s glory; But in the want of people is the destruction of the prince.

King James Version (KJV):
In the multitude of people [is] the king’s honour: but in the want of people [is] the destruction of the prince.

American Standard Version (ASV):
In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

King James Version (KJV):
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.