King James Bible
KJVThe wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 28:1 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 | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; But the righteous are bold as a lion. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The wicked man fleeth, when no man pursueth: but the just, bold as a lion, shall be without dread. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The wicked flee when no man pursueth; but the righteous are bold as a lion. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. | |
World English BibleWEB | The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The wicked have fled and there is no pursuer. And the righteous as a young lion is confident. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The wicked flee when no man pursues: but the righteous are bold as a lion. |