King James Bible
KJVMy son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 3:11 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 | My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: | |
American Standard VersionASV | My son, despise not the chastening of Jehovah; Neither be weary of his reproof: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | My son, reject not the correction of the Lord: and do not faint when thou art chastised by him: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | My son, despise not the instruction of Jehovah, neither be weary of his chastisement; | |
English Revised VersionERV | My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his reproof: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: | |
World English BibleWEB | My son, don't despise Yahweh's discipline, neither be weary of his reproof: | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Chastisement of Jehovah, my son, despise not, And be not vexed with His reproof, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: |