King James Bible
KJVHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 4:1
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
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 | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Hear, my'sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence; | |
English Revised VersionERV | Hear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. | |
World English BibleWEB | Listen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Hear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Hear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. |
American Standard Version
ASVHear, my'sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
English Revised Version
ERVHear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
World English Bible
WEBListen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
King James Bible
KJVHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
American Standard Version
ASVHear, my'sons, the instruction of a father, And attend to know understanding:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know intelligence;
English Revised Version
ERVHear, my sons, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTHear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.
World English Bible
WEBListen, sons, to a father's instruction. Pay attention and know understanding;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHear, ye sons, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding.
American King James Version
AKJVHear, you children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.