King James Bible
KJVHer husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 31:23 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 | Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Her husband is honourable in the gates, when he sitteth among the senators of the land. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land. | |
World English BibleWEB | Her husband is respected in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Known in the gates is her husband, In his sitting with elders of the land. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Her husband is known in the gates, when he sits among the elders of the land. |