Translation Comparison

Proverbs 6:1

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 6:1 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 6:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
American Standard VersionASV	My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, thou hast engaged fast thy hand to a stranger.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,
English Revised VersionERV	My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbour, if thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger,
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	My son, if thou art surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,
World English BibleWEB	My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand,
American King James VersionAKJV	My son, if you be surety for your friend, if you have stricken your hand with a stranger,

King James Bible

KJV

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

American Standard Version

ASV

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbor, If thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, thou hast engaged fast thy hand to a stranger.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

My son, if thou hast become surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand for a stranger,

English Revised Version

ERV

My son, if thou art become surety for thy neighbour, if thou hast stricken thy hands for a stranger,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

My son, if thou art surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger,

World English Bible

WEB

My son, if you have become collateral for your neighbor, if you have struck your hands in pledge for a stranger;

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

My son! if thou hast been surety for thy friend, Hast stricken for a stranger thy hand,

American King James Version

AKJV

My son, if you be surety for your friend, if you have stricken your hand with a stranger,