King James Bible
KJVFools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 14:9 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 | Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favour. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A trespass-offering mocketh fools; But among the upright there is good will. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A fool will laugh at sin, but among the just grace shall abide. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Fools make a mock at trespass; but for the upright there is favour. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The foolish make a mock at guilt: but among the upright there is good will. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor. | |
World English BibleWEB | Fools mock at making atonement for sins, but among the upright there is good will. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Fools mock at a guilt-offering, And among the upright — a pleasing thing. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Fools make a mock at sin: but among the righteous there is favor. |