King James Bible
KJVThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 22:12
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 22:12 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 eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor. | |
World English BibleWEB | The eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
English Revised Version
ERVThe eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
World English Bible
WEBThe eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
American King James Version
AKJVThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.
King James Bible
KJVThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
American Standard Version
ASVThe eyes of Jehovah preserve him that hath knowledge; But he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge: and the words of the unjust are overthrown.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe eyes of Jehovah preserve knowledge; but he overthroweth the words of the unfaithful.
English Revised Version
ERVThe eyes of the LORD preserve him that hath knowledge, but he overthroweth the words of the treacherous man.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
World English Bible
WEBThe eyes of Yahweh watch over knowledge; but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe eyes of Jehovah have kept knowledge, And He overthroweth the words of the treacherous.
American King James Version
AKJVThe eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthrows the words of the transgressor.