Translation Comparison

Proverbs 23:21

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 23:21 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 23:21 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
American Standard VersionASV	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Because they that give themselves to drinking, and that club together shall be consumed; and drowsiness shall be clothed with rags.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.
English Revised VersionERV	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.
World English BibleWEB	for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.
American King James VersionAKJV	For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

King James Bible

KJV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

American Standard Version

ASV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Because they that give themselves to drinking, and that club together shall be consumed; and drowsiness shall be clothed with rags.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.

English Revised Version

ERV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

World English Bible

WEB

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.

American King James Version

AKJV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

King James Bible

KJV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

American Standard Version

ASV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; And drowsiness will clothe a man with rags.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Because they that give themselves to drinking, and that club together shall be consumed; and drowsiness shall be clothed with rags.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty; and drowsiness clotheth with rags.

English Revised Version

ERV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.

World English Bible

WEB

for the drunkard and the glutton shall become poor; and drowsiness clothes them in rags.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For the quaffer and glutton become poor, And drowsiness clotheth with rags.

American King James Version

AKJV

For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty: and drowsiness shall clothe a man with rags.