Translation Comparison

Proverbs 24:26

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 24:26 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 24:26 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
American Standard VersionASV	He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.
English Revised VersionERV	He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.
World English BibleWEB	An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.
American King James VersionAKJV	Every man shall kiss his lips that gives a right answer.

King James Bible

KJV

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

American Standard Version

ASV

He kisseth the lips Who giveth a right answer.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

He shall kiss the lips, who answereth right words.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

He kisseth the lips who giveth a right answer.

English Revised Version

ERV

He kisseth the lips that giveth a right answer.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

World English Bible

WEB

An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Lips he kisseth who is returning straightforward words.

American King James Version

AKJV

Every man shall kiss his lips that gives a right answer.