Translation Comparison

Proverbs 23:5

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 23:5 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 23:5 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.
American Standard VersionASV	Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Lift not up thy eyes to riches which thou canst not have: because they shall make themselves wings like those of an eagle, and shall fly towards heaven.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	wilt thou set thine eyes upon it, it is gone; for indeed it maketh itself wings and it flieth away as an eagle towards the heavens.
English Revised VersionERV	Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings, like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle towards heaven.
World English BibleWEB	Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For wealth maketh to itself wings, As an eagle it flieth to the heavens.
American King James VersionAKJV	Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

King James Bible

KJV

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.

American Standard Version

ASV

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings, Like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Lift not up thy eyes to riches which thou canst not have: because they shall make themselves wings like those of an eagle, and shall fly towards heaven.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

wilt thou set thine eyes upon it, it is gone; for indeed it maketh itself wings and it flieth away as an eagle towards the heavens.

English Revised Version

ERV

Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings, like an eagle that flieth toward heaven.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Wilt thou set thy eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make to themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle towards heaven.

World English Bible

WEB

Why do you set your eyes on that which is not? For it certainly sprouts wings like an eagle and flies in the sky.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For wealth maketh to itself wings, As an eagle it flieth to the heavens.

American King James Version

AKJV

Will you set your eyes on that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.