King James Bible
KJVTake away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 25:5 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 | Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Take away the wicked from before the king, And his throne shall be established in righteousness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Take away wickedness from the face of the king, and his throne shall be established with justice. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. | |
World English BibleWEB | Take away the wicked from the king's presence, and his throne will be established in righteousness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Take away the wicked before a king, And established in righteousness is his throne. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. |