King James Bible
KJVA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 17:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 17:23 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 wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. | |
World English BibleWEB | A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. |
American Standard Version
ASVA wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
English Revised Version
ERVA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
World English Bible
WEBA wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVA wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
King James Bible
KJVA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
American Standard Version
ASVA wicked man receiveth a bribe out of the bosom, To pervert the ways of justice.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked man taketh gifts out of the bosom, that he may pervert the paths of judgment.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the paths of judgment.
English Revised Version
ERVA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom, to pervert the ways of judgment.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
World English Bible
WEBA wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA bribe from the bosom the wicked taketh, To turn aside the paths of judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVA wicked man takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.