American Standard Version (ASV):
Their inward thought is, [that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [And] their dwelling-places to all generations; They call their lands after their own names.
King James Version (KJV):
Their inward thought [is, that] their houses [shall continue] for ever, [and] their dwelling places to all generations; they call [their] lands after their own names.
American Standard Version (ASV):
But man [being] in honor abideth not: He is like the beasts that perish.
King James Version (KJV):
Nevertheless man [being] in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts [that] perish.
American Standard Version (ASV):
That he should still live alway, That he should not see corruption.
King James Version (KJV):
That he should still live for ever, [and] not see corruption.
American Standard Version (ASV):
For he shall see it. Wise men die; The fool and the brutish alike perish, And leave their wealth to others.
King James Version (KJV):
For he seeth [that] wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to others.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When iniquity at my heels compasseth me about?
King James Version (KJV):
Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, [when] the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about?
American Standard Version (ASV):
They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
King James Version (KJV):
They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;
American Standard Version (ASV):
None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him;
King James Version (KJV):
None [of them] can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for him:
American Standard Version (ASV):
(For the redemption of their life is costly, And it faileth for ever;)
King James Version (KJV):
(For the redemption of their soul [is] precious, and it ceaseth for ever:)
American Standard Version (ASV):
My mouth shall speak wisdom; And the meditation of my heart shall be of understanding.
King James Version (KJV):
My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart [shall be] of understanding.
American Standard Version (ASV):
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.
King James Version (KJV):
I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp.