Translation Comparison

Proverbs 5:2

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 5:2 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 5:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
American Standard VersionASV	That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	that thou mayest keep reflection, and that thy lips may preserve knowledge.
English Revised VersionERV	That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.
World English BibleWEB	that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.
American King James VersionAKJV	That you may regard discretion, and that your lips may keep knowledge.

King James Bible

KJV

That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

American Standard Version

ASV

That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

That thou mayst keep thoughts, and thy lips may preserve instruction. Mind not the deceit of a woman.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

that thou mayest keep reflection, and that thy lips may preserve knowledge.

English Revised Version

ERV

That thou mayest preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

World English Bible

WEB

that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

To observe thoughtfulness, And knowledge do thy lips keep.

American King James Version

AKJV

That you may regard discretion, and that your lips may keep knowledge.