King James Bible
KJVEnvy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 3:31
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 3:31 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 | Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Envy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Envy not the unjust man, and do not follow his ways: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Envy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Envy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. | |
World English BibleWEB | Don't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Be not envious of a man of violence, Nor fix thou on any of his ways. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Envy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. |
American Standard Version
ASVEnvy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBEnvy not the unjust man, and do not follow his ways:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEnvy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
English Revised Version
ERVEnvy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEnvy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
World English Bible
WEBDon't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBe not envious of a man of violence, Nor fix thou on any of his ways.
American King James Version
AKJVEnvy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
King James Bible
KJVEnvy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
American Standard Version
ASVEnvy thou not the man of violence, And choose none of his ways.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBEnvy not the unjust man, and do not follow his ways:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTEnvy not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
English Revised Version
ERVEnvy thou not the man of violence, and choose none of his ways.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTEnvy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.
World English Bible
WEBDon't envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBe not envious of a man of violence, Nor fix thou on any of his ways.
American King James Version
AKJVEnvy you not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways.