King James Bible
KJVLabour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 23:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 23:4 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 | Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Weary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Labour not to be rich: but set bounds to thy prudence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Weary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence: | |
English Revised VersionERV | Weary not thyself to be rich; cease from thine own wisdom. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Labor not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom. | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Labour not to make wealth, From thine own understanding cease, Dost thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it? Then it is not. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Labor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom. |
American Standard Version
ASVWeary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLabour not to be rich: but set bounds to thy prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWeary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:
English Revised Version
ERVWeary not thyself to be rich; cease from thine own wisdom.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLabor not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom.
World English Bible
WEBDon't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTLabour not to make wealth, From thine own understanding cease, Dost thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it? Then it is not.
American King James Version
AKJVLabor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.
King James Bible
KJVLabour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom.
American Standard Version
ASVWeary not thyself to be rich; Cease from thine own wisdom.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBLabour not to be rich: but set bounds to thy prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWeary not thyself to become rich; cease from thine own intelligence:
English Revised Version
ERVWeary not thyself to be rich; cease from thine own wisdom.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTLabor not to be rich: cease from thy own wisdom.
World English Bible
WEBDon't weary yourself to be rich. In your wisdom, show restraint.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTLabour not to make wealth, From thine own understanding cease, Dost thou cause thine eyes to fly upon it? Then it is not.
American King James Version
AKJVLabor not to be rich: cease from your own wisdom.