Translation Comparison

Proverbs 28:21

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 28:21 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 28:21 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
American Standard VersionASV	To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.
English Revised VersionERV	To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
World English BibleWEB	To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.
American King James VersionAKJV	To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

King James Bible

KJV

To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

American Standard Version

ASV

To have respect of persons is not good; Neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

He that hath respect to a person in judgment, doth not well: such a man even for a morsel of bread forsaketh the truth.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

To have respect of persons is not good; but for a piece of bread will a man transgress.

English Revised Version

ERV

To have respect of persons is not good: neither that a man should transgress for a piece of bread.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

To have respect of persons is not good: for, for a piece of bread that man will transgress.

World English Bible

WEB

To show partiality is not good; yet a man will do wrong for a piece of bread.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

To discern faces is not good, And for a piece of bread doth a man transgress.

American King James Version

AKJV

To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.