King James Bible
KJVThe ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 15:31 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 | The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life Shall abide among the wise. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The ear that heareth the reproofs of life, shall abide in the midst of the wise. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The ear that heareth the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The ear that hearkeneth to the reproof of life shall abide among the wise. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. | |
World English BibleWEB | The ear that listens to reproof lives, and will be at home among the wise. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An ear that is hearing the reproof of life Doth lodge among the wise. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The ear that hears the reproof of life stays among the wise. |