Translation Comparison

Proverbs 23:19

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 23:19 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.

Bible verse Proverbs 23:19 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
American Standard VersionASV	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Hear thou, my son, and be wise: and guide thy mind in the way.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.
English Revised VersionERV	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.
World English BibleWEB	Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,
American King James VersionAKJV	Hear you, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way.

King James Bible

KJV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

American Standard Version

ASV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Hear thou, my son, and be wise: and guide thy mind in the way.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.

English Revised Version

ERV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.

World English Bible

WEB

Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,

American King James Version

AKJV

Hear you, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way.

King James Bible

KJV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

American Standard Version

ASV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And guide thy heart in the way.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Hear thou, my son, and be wise: and guide thy mind in the way.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Thou, my son, hear and be wise, and direct thy heart in the way.

English Revised Version

ERV

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thine heart in the way.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, and guide thy heart in the way.

World English Bible

WEB

Listen, my son, and be wise, and keep your heart on the right path!

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Hear thou, my son, and be wise, And make happy in the way thy heart,

American King James Version

AKJV

Hear you, my son, and be wise, and guide your heart in the way.