King James Bible
KJVAs a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 11:22 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 | As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As a ring of gold in a swine's snout,'so is a fair woman that is without discretion. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A golden ring in a swine's snout, a woman fair and foolish. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A fair woman who is without discretion, is as a gold ring in a swine's snout. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman who is without discretion. | |
World English BibleWEB | Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A ring of gold in the nose of a sow — A fair woman and stubborn of behaviour. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. |