Translation Comparison

Proverbs 24:34

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 24:34 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 24:34 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.
American Standard VersionASV	So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	So shall thy poverty come as a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.
English Revised VersionERV	So shall thy poverty come as a robber; and thy want as an armed man.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.
World English BibleWEB	so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And thy poverty hath come as a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!
American King James VersionAKJV	So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man.

King James Bible

KJV

So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth; and thy want as an armed man.

American Standard Version

ASV

So shall thy poverty come as a robber, And thy want as an armed man.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And poverty shall come to thee as a runner, and beggary as an armed man.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

So shall thy poverty come as a roving plunderer, and thy penury as an armed man.

English Revised Version

ERV

So shall thy poverty come as a robber; and thy want as an armed man.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

So shall thy poverty come as one that traveleth; and thy want as an armed man.

World English Bible

WEB

so your poverty will come as a robber, and your want as an armed man.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And thy poverty hath come as a traveller, And thy want as an armed man!

American King James Version

AKJV

So shall your poverty come as one that travels; and your want as an armed man.