Compare Proverbs 6:1
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 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, |
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,