King James Bible
KJVWhen thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 23:1 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 | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: | |
American Standard VersionASV | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Consider diligently him that is before thee; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider well who is before thee; | |
English Revised VersionERV | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently him that is before thee; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee: | |
World English BibleWEB | When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, Thou considerest diligently that which is before thee, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | When you sit to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before you: |