King James Bible
KJVBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 26:23
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 26:23 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 | Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Fervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Swelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Ardent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Fervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. | |
World English BibleWEB | Like silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Silver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. |
American Standard Version
ASVFervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBSwelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTArdent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
English Revised Version
ERVFervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
World English Bible
WEBLike silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSilver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.
American King James Version
AKJVBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
King James Bible
KJVBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
American Standard Version
ASVFervent lips and a wicked heart Are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBSwelling lips joined with a corrupt heart, are like an earthen vessel adorned with silver dross.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTArdent lips, and a wicked heart, are as an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
English Revised Version
ERVFervent lips and a wicked heart are like an earthen vessel overlaid with silver dross.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.
World English Bible
WEBLike silver dross on an earthen vessel are the lips of a fervent one with an evil heart.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSilver of dross spread over potsherd, Are burning lips and an evil heart.
American King James Version
AKJVBurning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.