King James Bible
KJVWhen the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 18:3 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 | When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | |
American Standard VersionASV | When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, And with ignominy cometh reproach. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wicked man when he is come into the depth of sins, contemneth: but ignominy and reproach follow him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | |
English Revised VersionERV | When the wicked cometh, there cometh also contempt, and with ignominy cometh reproach. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. | |
World English BibleWEB | When wickedness comes, contempt also comes, and with shame comes disgrace. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | With the coming of the wicked come also hath contempt, And with shame — reproach. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When the wicked comes, then comes also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. |