King James Bible
KJVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 16:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 16:5 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 | Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Every proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Every proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. | |
World English BibleWEB | Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An abomination to Jehovah is every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. |
American Standard Version
ASVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBEvery proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEvery proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible
WEBEveryone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah is every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.
American King James Version
AKJVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
King James Bible
KJVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
American Standard Version
ASVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to Jehovah: Though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBEvery proud man is an abomination to the Lord: though hand should be joined to hand, he is not innocent. The beginning of a good way is to do justice; and this is more acceptable with God, than to offer sacrifices.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEvery proud heart is an abomination to Jehovah: hand for hand, he shall not be held innocent.
English Revised Version
ERVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.
World English Bible
WEBEveryone who is proud in heart is an abomination to Yahweh: they shall certainly not be unpunished.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah is every proud one of heart, Hand to hand he is not acquitted.
American King James Version
AKJVEvery one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished.