King James Bible
KJVAs in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 27:19 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 in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As in water face answereth to face, So the heart of man to man. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | As the faces of them that look therein, shine in the water, so the hearts of men are laid open to the wise. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As in water face answereth to face, so the heart of man to man. | |
World English BibleWEB | As water reflects a face, so a man's heart reflects the man. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | As in water the face is to face, So the heart of man to man. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man. |