King James Bible
KJVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 11:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 11:23 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 desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
World English BibleWEB | The desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The desire of the righteous is only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
English Revised Version
ERVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
World English Bible
WEBThe desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe desire of the righteous is only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression.
American King James Version
AKJVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
King James Bible
KJVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
American Standard Version
ASVThe desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe desire of the just is all good: the expectation of the wicked is indignation.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe desire of the righteous is only good; the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
English Revised Version
ERVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
World English Bible
WEBThe desire of the righteous is only good. The expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe desire of the righteous is only good, The hope of the wicked is transgression.
American King James Version
AKJVThe desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.