King James Bible
KJVShe also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 23:28
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 23:28 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 | She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | She lieth in wait in the way as a robber, and him whom she shall see unwary, she will kill. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | She also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Yea, she lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | She also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men. | |
World English BibleWEB | Yes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | She also, as catching prey, lieth in wait, And the treacherous among men she increaseth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | She also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men. |
American Standard Version
ASVYea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBShe lieth in wait in the way as a robber, and him whom she shall see unwary, she will kill.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTShe also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
English Revised Version
ERVYea, she lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTShe also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
World English Bible
WEBYes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTShe also, as catching prey, lieth in wait, And the treacherous among men she increaseth.
American King James Version
AKJVShe also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men.
King James Bible
KJVShe also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
American Standard Version
ASVYea, she lieth in wait as a robber, And increaseth the treacherous among men.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBShe lieth in wait in the way as a robber, and him whom she shall see unwary, she will kill.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTShe also lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
English Revised Version
ERVYea, she lieth in wait as a robber, and increaseth the treacherous among men.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTShe also lieth in wait as for a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men.
World English Bible
WEBYes, she lies in wait like a robber, and increases the unfaithful among men.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTShe also, as catching prey, lieth in wait, And the treacherous among men she increaseth.
American King James Version
AKJVShe also lies in wait as for a prey, and increases the transgressors among men.