King James Bible
KJVYea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 10:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Ecclesiastes 10:3 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 |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Yea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas be himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his sense faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Yea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. | |
World English BibleWEB | Yes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And also, when he that is a fool Is walking in the way, his heart is lacking, And he hath said to every one, 'He is a fool.' | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Yes also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he said to every one that he is a fool. |
American Standard Version
ASVYea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas be himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his sense faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
English Revised Version
ERVYea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAlso, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
World English Bible
WEBYes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd also, when he that is a fool Is walking in the way, his heart is lacking, And he hath said to every one, 'He is a fool.'
American King James Version
AKJVYes also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he said to every one that he is a fool.
King James Bible
KJVYea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
American Standard Version
ASVYea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBYea, and the fool when he walketh in the way, whereas be himself is a fool, esteemeth all men fools.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTYea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his sense faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
English Revised Version
ERVYea also, when the fool walketh by the way, his understanding faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAlso, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool.
World English Bible
WEBYes also, when the fool walks by the way, his understanding fails him, and he says to everyone that he is a fool.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd also, when he that is a fool Is walking in the way, his heart is lacking, And he hath said to every one, 'He is a fool.'
American King James Version
AKJVYes also, when he that is a fool walks by the way, his wisdom fails him, and he said to every one that he is a fool.