Compare Proverbs 5:1
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 5:1 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) | My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding: | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding; | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | My son, attend unto my wisdom; incline thine ear to my understanding: | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | My son, attend to my wisdom, and bow thy ear to my understanding: | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding: | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear, | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | My son, attend to my wisdom, and bow your ear to my understanding: |
King James Bible
KJV
My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
American Standard Version
ASV
My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;
English Revised Version
ERV
My son, attend unto my wisdom; incline thine ear to my understanding:
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
My son, attend to my wisdom, and bow thy ear to my understanding:
World English Bible
WEB
My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear,
American King James Version
AKJV
My son, attend to my wisdom, and bow your ear to my understanding: