Translation Comparison

Proverbs 17:12

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 17:12 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.

Bible verse Proverbs 17:12 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
American Standard VersionASV	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.
English Revised VersionERV	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
World English BibleWEB	Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.
American King James VersionAKJV	Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

King James Bible

KJV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

World English Bible

WEB

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.

American King James Version

AKJV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

King James Bible

KJV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, Rather than a fool in his folly.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

It is better to meet a bear robbed of her whelps, than a fool trusting in his own folly.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man rather than a fool in his folly.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

World English Bible

WEB

Let a bear robbed of her cubs meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

The meeting of a bereaved bear by a man, And — not a fool in his folly.

American King James Version

AKJV

Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.