King James Bible
KJVHouse and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 19:14 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 | House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. | |
American Standard VersionASV | House and riches are an inheritance from fathers; But a prudent wife is from Jehovah. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | House and riches are given by parents: but a prudent wife is properly from the Lord. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | House and wealth are an inheritance from fathers; but a prudent wife is from Jehovah. | |
English Revised VersionERV | House and riches are an inheritance from fathers: but a prudent wife is from the LORD. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. | |
World English BibleWEB | House and riches are an inheritance from fathers, but a prudent wife is from Yahweh. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | House and wealth are the inheritance of fathers, And from Jehovah is an understanding wife. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. |