King James Bible
KJVTo do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 21:3 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 | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. | |
American Standard VersionASV | To do righteousness and justice Is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | To do mercy and judgment, pleaseth the Lord more than victims. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | To exercise justice and judgment is more acceptable to Jehovah than sacrifice. | |
English Revised VersionERV | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. | |
World English BibleWEB | To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to Yahweh than sacrifice. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | To do righteousness and judgment, Is chosen of Jehovah rather than sacrifice. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. |