King James Bible
KJVHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 11:27
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 11:27 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 | He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Well doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWell doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him.
King James Bible
KJVHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWell doth he rise early who seeketh good things; but he that seeketh after evil things shall be oppressed by them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that is earnest after good seeketh favour; but he that searcheth for mischief, it shall come upon him.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that diligently seeketh good seeketh favour: but he that searcheth after mischief, it shall come unto him.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that diligently seeketh good procureth favor: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come to him.
World English Bible
WEBHe who diligently seeks good seeks favor, but he who searches after evil, it shall come to him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is earnestly seeking good Seeketh a pleasing thing, And whoso is seeking evil — it meeteth him.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that diligently seeks good procures favor: but he that seeks mischief, it shall come to him.