King James Bible
KJVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 18:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 18:6 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 fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. | |
World English BibleWEB | A fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes. |
American Standard Version
ASVA fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
World English Bible
WEBA fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes.
King James Bible
KJVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
American Standard Version
ASVA fool's lips enter into contention, And his mouth calleth for stripes.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe lips of a fool intermeddle with strife: and his mouth provoketh quarrels.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
English Revised Version
ERVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for stripes.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
World English Bible
WEBA fool's lips come into strife, and his mouth invites beatings.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe lips of a fool enter into strife, And his mouth for stripes calleth.
American King James Version
AKJVA fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calls for strokes.