King James Bible
KJVHe that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 19:26 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 | He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that doeth violence to his father, and chaseth away his mother, Is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that afflicteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is infamous and unhappy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that ruineth his father and chaseth away his mother is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that spoileth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame and bringeth reproach. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who robs his father and drives away his mother, is a son who causes shame and brings reproach. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is spoiling a father causeth a mother to flee, A son causing shame, and bringing confusion. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that wastes his father, and chases away his mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach. |