Compare Proverbs 8:5
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
The verse Proverbs 8:5 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) | O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. | |
| American Standard Version (ASV) | O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart. | |
| Douay Rheims Bible (DRB) | O little ones, understand subtilty, and ye unwise, take notice. | |
| Darby Bible Translation (DBT) | O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense. | |
| English Revised Version (ERV) | O ye simple, understand subtilty; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. | |
| Webster Bible Translation (WBT) | O ye simple, understand wisdom: and ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. | |
| World English Bible (WEB) | You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart. | |
| Young's Literal Translation (YLT) | Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart, | |
| American King James Version (AKJV) | O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart. |
King James Bible
KJV
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
American Standard Version
ASV
O ye simple, understand prudence; And, ye fools, be of an understanding heart.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRB
O little ones, understand subtilty, and ye unwise, take notice.
Darby Bible Translation
DBT
O ye simple, understand prudence; and ye foolish, understand sense.
English Revised Version
ERV
O ye simple, understand subtilty; and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
Webster Bible Translation
WBT
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
World English Bible
WEB
You simple, understand prudence. You fools, be of an understanding heart.
Young's Literal Translation
YLT
Understand, ye simple ones, prudence, And ye fools, understand the heart,
American King James Version
AKJV
O you simple, understand wisdom: and, you fools, be you of an understanding heart.