King James Bible
KJVThe righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 11:8 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 righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The righteous is delivered out of trouble, And the wicked cometh in his stead. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The just is delivered out of distress: and the wicked shall be given up for him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. | |
World English BibleWEB | A righteous person is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked takes his place. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The righteous from distress is drawn out, And the wicked goeth in instead of him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked comes in his stead. |