King James Bible
KJVHappy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 28:14 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 | Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Blessed is the man that is always fearful: but he that is hardened in mind, shall fall into evil. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Happy is the man that feareth always; but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into evil. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Happy is the man that feareth always: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. | |
World English BibleWEB | Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | O the happiness of a man fearing continually, And whoso is hardening his heart falleth into evil. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Happy is the man that fears always: but he that hardens his heart shall fall into mischief. |