King James Bible
KJVShe perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 31:18 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 | She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. | |
American Standard VersionASV | She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | She hath tasted and seen that her traffic is good: her lamp shall not be put out in the night. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | She perceiveth that her earning is good; her lamp goeth not out by night. | |
English Revised VersionERV | She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: her lamp goeth not out by night. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night. | |
World English BibleWEB | She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Her lamp doesn't go out by night. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | She hath perceived when her merchandise is good, Her lamp is not extinguished in the night. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | She perceives that her merchandise is good: her candle goes not out by night. |