Compare Proverbs 12:2
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 12:2 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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | A good man obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. |
King James Bible
KJV
A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
American Standard Version
ASV
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
A good man obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
English Revised Version
ERV
A good man shall obtain favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn.
World English Bible
WEB
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
The good bringeth forth favour from Jehovah, And the man of wicked devices He condemneth.
American King James Version
AKJV
A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.