King James Bible
KJVThe blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 20:30 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 | The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Stripes that wound cleanse away evil; And strokes reach the innermost parts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The blueness of a wound shall wipe away evils: and stripes in the more in- ward parts of the belly. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wounding stripes purge away evil, and strokes purge the inner parts of the belly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Stripes that wound cleanse away evil: and strokes reach the innermost parts of the belly. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. | |
World English BibleWEB | Wounding blows cleanse away evil, and beatings purge the innermost parts. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The bandages of a wound thou removest with the evil, Also the plagues of the inner parts of the heart! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The blueness of a wound cleans away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. |