Compare Proverbs 5:2
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
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.