King James Bible
KJVMy son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 24:21 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: | |
American Standard VersionASV | My son, fear thou Jehovah and the king; And company not with them that are given to change: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | My son, fear the Lord and the king: and have nothing to do with detracters. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | My son, fear Jehovah and the king: meddle not with them that are given to change. | |
English Revised VersionERV | My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | My son, fear thou the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: | |
World English BibleWEB | My son, fear Yahweh and the king. Don't join those who are rebellious: | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Fear Jehovah, my son, and the king, With changers mix not up thyself, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | My son, fear you the LORD and the king: and meddle not with them that are given to change: |