Translation Comparison

Proverbs 11:24

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 11:24 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.

Bible verse Proverbs 11:24 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
American Standard VersionASV	There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but it tendeth only to want.
English Revised VersionERV	There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.
World English BibleWEB	There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.
American King James VersionAKJV	There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.

King James Bible

KJV

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

American Standard Version

ASV

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; And there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Some distribute their own goods, and grow richer: others take away what is not their own, and are always in want.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is right, but it tendeth only to want.

English Revised Version

ERV

There is that scattereth, and increaseth yet more; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth only to want.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.

World English Bible

WEB

There is one who scatters, and increases yet more. There is one who withholds more than is appropriate, but gains poverty.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

There is who is scattering, and yet is increased, And who is keeping back from uprightness, only to want.

American King James Version

AKJV

There is that scatters, and yet increases; and there is that withholds more than is meet, but it tends to poverty.