King James Bible
KJVA wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 24:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 24:5 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might, | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength. | |
World English BibleWEB | A wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Mighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength. |
American Standard Version
ASVA wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
English Revised Version
ERVA wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible
WEBA wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
American King James Version
AKJVA wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.
King James Bible
KJVA wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
American Standard Version
ASVA wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might,
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA wise man is strong: and a knowing man, stout and valiant.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
English Revised Version
ERVA wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge increaseth strength.
World English Bible
WEBA wise man has great power; and a knowledgeable man increases strength;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMighty is the wise in strength, And a man of knowledge is strengthening power,
American King James Version
AKJVA wise man is strong; yes, a man of knowledge increases strength.