King James Bible
KJVExalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 4:8 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 | Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Exalt her, and she will promote thee; She will bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Take hold on her, and she shall exalt thee: thou shalt be glorified by her, when thou shalt embrace her. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Exalt her, and she shall promote thee; she shall bring thee to honour when thou dost embrace her. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honor, when thou dost embrace her. | |
World English BibleWEB | Esteem her, and she will exalt you. She will bring you to honor, when you embrace her. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Exalt her, and she doth lift thee up, She honoureth thee, when thou dost embrace her. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Exalt her, and she shall promote you: she shall bring you to honor, when you do embrace her. |