King James Bible
KJVAs snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 26:1 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 | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honor is not seemly for a fool. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As snow in summer, and rain in harvest, so glory is not seemly for a fool. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour beseemeth not a fool. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honour is not seemly for a fool. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest; so honor is not seemly for a fool. | |
World English BibleWEB | Like snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not fitting for a fool. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, So honour is not comely for a fool. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As snow in summer, and as rain in harvest, so honor is not seemly for a fool. |