Translation Comparison

Proverbs 4:18

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 4:18 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.

Bible verse Proverbs 4:18 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
American Standard VersionASV	But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But the path of the just, as a shining light, goeth forwards and increaseth even to perfect day.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.
English Revised VersionERV	But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more to the perfect day.
World English BibleWEB	But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And the path of the righteous is as a shining light, Going and brightening till the day is established,
American King James VersionAKJV	But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day.

King James Bible

KJV

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

American Standard Version

ASV

But the path of the righteous is as the dawning light, That shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But the path of the just, as a shining light, goeth forwards and increaseth even to perfect day.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, going on and brightening until the day be fully come.

English Revised Version

ERV

But the path of the righteous is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more to the perfect day.

World English Bible

WEB

But the path of the righteous is like the dawning light, that shines more and more until the perfect day.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And the path of the righteous is as a shining light, Going and brightening till the day is established,

American King James Version

AKJV

But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shines more and more to the perfect day.