King James Bible
KJVGo from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 14:7 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 | Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Go against a foolish man, and he knoweth not the lips of prudence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Go from the presence of a foolish man, in whom thou perceivest not the lips of knowledge. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Go into the presence of a foolish man, and thou shalt not perceive in him the lips of knowledge. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge. | |
World English BibleWEB | Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Go from before a foolish man, Or thou hast not known the lips of knowledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Go from the presence of a foolish man, when you perceive not in him the lips of knowledge. |