King James Bible
KJVSay unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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.
| 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: |