King James Bible
KJVWherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Translation Comparison
Ephesians 5:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ephesians 5:17 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 | Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Wherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | because of this become not fools, but — understanding what is the will of the Lord, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | On this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is. |
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTbecause of this become not fools, but — understanding what is the will of the Lord,
American King James Version
AKJVWhy be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTOn this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.
King James Bible
KJVWherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWherefore become not unwise, but understanding what is the will of God.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor this reason be not foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore don't be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTbecause of this become not fools, but — understanding what is the will of the Lord,
American King James Version
AKJVWhy be you not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Weymouth New Testament
WNTOn this account do not prove yourselves wanting in sense, but try to understand what the Lord's will is.