Compare Proverbs 4:1
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 4:1 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 | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| King James Bible (KJV) | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | Hear, my'sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence; | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding: | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding. | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | Hear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. |
King James Bible
KJV
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
American Standard Version
ASV
Hear, my'sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
English Revised Version
ERV
Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding:
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
World English Bible
WEB
Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
American King James Version
AKJV
Hear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.