King James Bible
KJVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 23:22
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 23:22 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 | Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Hearken to thy father, that beget thee: and despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Hearken to thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. | |
World English BibleWEB | Listen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Hearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Listen to your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old. |
American Standard Version
ASVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHearken to thy father, that beget thee: and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
English Revised Version
ERVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHearken to thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
World English Bible
WEBListen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old.
American King James Version
AKJVListen to your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old.
King James Bible
KJVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
American Standard Version
ASVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she is old.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHearken to thy father, that beget thee: and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
English Revised Version
ERVHearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHearken to thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old.
World English Bible
WEBListen to your father who gave you life, and don't despise your mother when she is old.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHearken to thy father, who begat thee, And despise not thy mother when she hath become old.
American King James Version
AKJVListen to your father that begat you, and despise not your mother when she is old.