Translation Comparison

Proverbs 5:1

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

Quick Overview

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.

Bible verse Proverbs 5:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding:
American Standard VersionASV	My son, attend unto my wisdom; Incline thine ear to my understanding:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	My son, attend to my wisdom, and incline thy ear to my prudence.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	My son, attend unto my wisdom, incline thine ear to my understanding;
English Revised VersionERV	My son, attend unto my wisdom; incline thine ear to my understanding:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	My son, attend to my wisdom, and bow thy ear to my understanding:
World English BibleWEB	My son, pay attention to my wisdom. Turn your ear to my understanding:
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	My son! to my wisdom give attention, To mine understanding incline thine ear,
American King James VersionAKJV	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: