King James Bible
KJVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 19:8
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 19:8 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 getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | But he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
World English Bible
WEBHe who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.
King James Bible
KJVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBut he that possesseth a mind, loveth his own soul, and he that keepeth prudence shall find good things.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that getteth sense loveth his own soul; he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
World English Bible
WEBHe who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is getting heart is loving his soul, He is keeping understanding to find good.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good.