King James Bible
KJVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 26:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 26:16 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 | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that answer discreetly. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. | |
World English BibleWEB | The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Wiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that answer discreetly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
World English Bible
WEBThe sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.
American King James Version
AKJVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
King James Bible
KJVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
American Standard Version
ASVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit Than seven men that can render a reason.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit, than seven men that speak sentences.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men that answer discreetly.
English Revised Version
ERVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.
World English Bible
WEBThe sluggard is wiser in his own eyes than seven men who answer with discretion.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWiser is the slothful in his own eyes, Than seven men returning a reason.
American King James Version
AKJVThe sluggard is wiser in his own conceit than seven men that can render a reason.