King James Bible
KJVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 4:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 4:5 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 | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh, saying: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | |
World English BibleWEB | The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The fool is clasping his hands, and eating his own flesh: | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh, saying:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
English Revised Version
ERVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
World English Bible
WEBThe fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe fool is clasping his hands, and eating his own flesh:
American King James Version
AKJVThe fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh.
King James Bible
KJVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
American Standard Version
ASVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh, saying:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
English Revised Version
ERVThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
World English Bible
WEBThe fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe fool is clasping his hands, and eating his own flesh:
American King James Version
AKJVThe fool folds his hands together, and eats his own flesh.