King James Bible
KJVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 21:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 21:17 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 loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
King James Bible
KJVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
American Standard Version
ASVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: He that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe that loveth good cheer, shall be in want: he that loveth wine, and fat things, shall not be rich.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe that loveth mirth shall be a poor man; he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
English Revised Version
ERVHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHe that loveth pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loveth wine and oil shall not be rich.
World English Bible
WEBHe who loves pleasure shall be a poor man. He who loves wine and oil shall not be rich.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhoso is loving mirth is a poor man, Whoso is loving wine and oil maketh no wealth.
American King James Version
AKJVHe that loves pleasure shall be a poor man: he that loves wine and oil shall not be rich.