King James Bible
KJVHe that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 14:2 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 | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; But he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that walketh in the right way, and feareth God, is despised by him that goeth by an infamous way. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that walketh in his uprightness feareth Jehovah; but he that is perverted in his ways despiseth him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who walks in his uprightness fears Yahweh, but he who is perverse in his ways despises him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted in his ways is despising Him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that walks in his uprightness fears the LORD: but he that is perverse in his ways despises him. |