King James Bible
KJVHe that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 24:8 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 | He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that deviseth to do evils, shall be called a fool. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that deviseth to do evil, men shall call him a mischievous person. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. | |
World English BibleWEB | One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is devising to do evil, Him they call a master of wicked thoughts. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that devises to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. |