King James Bible
KJVThe wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 10:8 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 wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wise in heart will receive commandments; But a prating fool shall fall. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wise of heart receiveth precepts: a fool is beaten with lips. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wise in heart receiveth commandments; but a prating fool shall fall. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. | |
World English BibleWEB | The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The wise in heart accepteth commands, And a talkative fool kicketh. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. |