King James Bible
KJVThe memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:7 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 memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The memory of the righteous is blessed; But the name of the wicked shall rot. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The memory of the just is with praises: and the name of the wicked shall rot. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The memory of the righteous man shall be blessed; but the name of the wicked shall rot. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall perish. | |
World English BibleWEB | The memory of the righteous is blessed, but the name of the wicked will rot. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The remembrance of the righteous is for a blessing, And the name of the wicked doth rot. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. |