King James Bible
KJVThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 21:18
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 21:18 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 wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. | |
World English BibleWEB | The wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
World English Bible
WEBThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
King James Bible
KJVThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
American Standard Version
ASVThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; And the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe wicked is delivered up for the just: and the unjust for the righteous.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and a treacherous man in the stead of the upright.
English Revised Version
ERVThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; and the treacherous cometh in the stead of the upright.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.
World English Bible
WEBThe wicked is a ransom for the righteous; the treacherous for the upright.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe wicked is an atonement for the righteous, And for the upright the treacherous dealer.
American King James Version
AKJVThe wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.