Translation Comparison

Proverbs 7:4

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

Quick Overview

The verse Proverbs 7:4 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 7:4 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
American Standard VersionASV	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Say to wisdom: Thou art my sister: and call prudence thy friend,
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence thy kinswoman:
English Revised VersionERV	Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Say to wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
World English BibleWEB	Tell wisdom, \|You are my sister.\| Call understanding your relative,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Say to wisdom, 'My sister Thou art.' And cry to understanding, 'Kinswoman!'
American King James VersionAKJV	Say to wisdom, You are my sister; and call understanding your kinswoman:

King James Bible

KJV

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

American Standard Version

ASV

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; And call understanding thy kinswoman:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Say to wisdom: Thou art my sister: and call prudence thy friend,

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister, and call intelligence thy kinswoman:

English Revised Version

ERV

Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Say to wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:

World English Bible

WEB

Tell wisdom, |You are my sister.| Call understanding your relative,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Say to wisdom, 'My sister Thou art.' And cry to understanding, 'Kinswoman!'

American King James Version

AKJV

Say to wisdom, You are my sister; and call understanding your kinswoman: