King James Bible
KJVA scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 15:12 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 | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go unto the wise. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A scoffer loveth not to be reproved; He will not go unto the wise. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A corrupt man loveth not one that reproveth him: nor will he go to the wise. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him; he will not go unto the wise. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A scorner loveth not to be reproved: he will not go unto the wise. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise. | |
World English BibleWEB | A scoffer doesn't love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A scorner loves not one that reproves him: neither will he go to the wise. |