King James Bible
KJVFor the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 22:23 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 | For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For Jehovah will plead their cause, And despoil of life those that despoil them. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Because the Lord will judge his cause, and will afflict them that have afflicted his soul. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | for Jehovah will plead their cause, and despoil the soul of those that despoil them. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For the LORD will plead their cause, and despoil of life those that despoil them. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. | |
World English BibleWEB | for Yahweh will plead their case, and plunder the life of those who plunder them. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For Jehovah pleadeth their cause, And hath spoiled the soul of their spoilers. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For the LORD will plead their cause, and spoil the soul of those that spoiled them. |