King James Bible
KJVRighteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 13:6 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 | Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Justice keepeth the way of the innocent: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Righteousness preserveth him that is perfect in the way; but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. | |
World English BibleWEB | Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Righteousness keepeth him who is perfect in the way, And wickedness overthroweth a sin offering. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Righteousness keeps him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthrows the sinner. |