King James Bible
KJVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 3:14
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 3:14 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 | For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold. | |
World English BibleWEB | For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
English Revised Version
ERVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
World English Bible
WEBFor her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
American King James Version
AKJVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
King James Bible
KJVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
American Standard Version
ASVFor the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe purchasing thereof is better than the merchandise of silver, and her fruit than the chiefest and purest gold:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
English Revised Version
ERVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain of it than fine gold.
World English Bible
WEBFor her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor better is her merchandise Than the merchandise of silver, And than gold — her increase.
American King James Version
AKJVFor the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.