King James Bible
KJVDelight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 19:10 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 | Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; Much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Delicacies are not seemly for a fool: nor for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Good living beseemeth not a fool; how much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Delicate living is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
World English BibleWEB | Delicate living is not appropriate for a fool, much less for a servant to have rule over princes. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Luxury is not comely for a fool, Much less for a servant to rule among princes. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. |