Compare Proverbs 8:2
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 8:2 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) | She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth; | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth; | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | She standeth on the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood, | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. |
King James Bible
KJV
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
American Standard Version
ASV
On the top of high places by the way, Where the paths meet, she standeth;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
Standing in the top of the highest places by the way, in the midst of the paths.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
On the top of high places by the way, at the cross-paths she taketh her stand.
English Revised Version
ERV
In the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she standeth;
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
She standeth on the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
World English Bible
WEB
On the top of high places by the way, where the paths meet, she stands.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
At the head of high places by the way, Between the paths she hath stood,
American King James Version
AKJV
She stands in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.