Translation Comparison

Proverbs 27:23

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 27:23 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.

Bible verse Proverbs 27:23 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
American Standard VersionASV	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Be diligent to know the countenance of thy cattle, and consider thy own flocks :
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Be well acquainted with the appearance of thy flocks; look well to thy herds:
English Revised VersionERV	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.
World English BibleWEB	Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Know well the face of thy flock, Set thy heart to the droves,
American King James VersionAKJV	Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.

King James Bible

KJV

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

American Standard Version

ASV

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, And look well to thy herds:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Be diligent to know the countenance of thy cattle, and consider thy own flocks :

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Be well acquainted with the appearance of thy flocks; look well to thy herds:

English Revised Version

ERV

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Be thou diligent to know the state of thy flocks, and look well to thy herds.

World English Bible

WEB

Know well the state of your flocks, and pay attention to your herds:

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Know well the face of thy flock, Set thy heart to the droves,

American King James Version

AKJV

Be you diligent to know the state of your flocks, and look well to your herds.