King James Bible
KJVIt is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 20:25
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 20:25 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 | It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | It is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry. | |
English Revised VersionERV | It is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. | |
World English BibleWEB | It is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | It is a snare to the man who devours that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry. |
American Standard Version
ASVIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIt is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
World English Bible
WEBIt is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is a snare to the man who devours that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
King James Bible
KJVIt is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
American Standard Version
ASVIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, And after vows to make inquiry.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBIt is ruin to a man to devour holy ones, and after vows to retract.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is hallowed, and after vows to make inquiry.
English Revised Version
ERVIt is a snare to a man rashly to say, It is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTIt is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry.
World English Bible
WEBIt is a snare to a man to make a rash dedication, then later to consider his vows.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA snare to a man is he hath swallowed a holy thing, And after vows to make inquiry.
American King James Version
AKJVIt is a snare to the man who devours that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.