King James Bible
KJVBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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1 Peter 3:4
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The verse 1 Peter 3:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. | |
American Standard VersionASV | but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But the hidden man of the heart in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, which is rich in the sight of God. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | but the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price. | |
English Revised VersionERV | but let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. | |
World English BibleWEB | but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | but — the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | Instead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God. |
American Standard Version
ASVbut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut the hidden man of the heart in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, which is rich in the sight of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTbut the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
English Revised Version
ERVbut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
World English Bible
WEBbut in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTbut — the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price,
American King James Version
AKJVBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTInstead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.
King James Bible
KJVBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
American Standard Version
ASVbut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut the hidden man of the heart in the incorruptibility of a quiet and a meek spirit, which is rich in the sight of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTbut the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price.
English Revised Version
ERVbut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible apparel of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
World English Bible
WEBbut in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTbut — the hidden man of the heart, in the incorruptible thing of the meek and quiet spirit, which is, before God, of great price,
American King James Version
AKJVBut let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTInstead of that, it should be a new nature within--the imperishable ornament of a gentle and peaceful spirit, which is indeed precious in the sight of God.